<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-backtracks-on-proud-boys-biden-calls-debate-national-embarrassment-331595">Trump backtracks on Proud Boys; Biden calls debate 'national embarrassment'</a><br />
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<p>On Wednesday, during the first national presidential debate, the US President &nbsp;Donald Trump not only missed an opportunity to condemn the white supremacist groups, but rather told them to "stand by".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vatican-accuses-pompeo-of-playing-politics-pope-francies-refuses-to-meet-him-331608">Vatican accuses Pompeo of playing politics, Pope Francies refuses to meet him</a><br />
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<p>“Yes, he asked. But the pope had already said clearly that political figures are not received in election periods. That is the reason,” Vatican diplomat Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said, according to Reuters Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/real-coronavirus-death-toll-certainly-higher-than-official-1-million-count-who-331592">Real coronavirus death toll 'certainly higher' than official 1 million count: WHO</a><br />
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<p>The actual number of deaths due to COVID-19 is "certainly higher" than 1 million, Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said.<br />
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Trump backtracks on Proud Boys; Biden calls debate 'national embarrassment' On Wednesday, during the first national presidential debate, the US President Donald Trump not only missed an opportunity to condemn the white supremacist groups, but rather told them to "stand by".

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-how-you-doing-to-will-you-shut-up-us-presidential-debate-as-it-happened-331296">From 'How you doing' to 'Will you shut up’: US Presidential debate — as it happened</a></p>

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<p>Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden and the US President Donald Trump took part in&nbsp;the first presidential debate for the US elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paris-attacker-charged-with-attempted-terrorist-killings-331329">Paris attacker charged with 'attempted terrorist killings'</a></p>

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<p>He has been caught on tape admitting that he is launching an attack to take revenge for the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed by the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-chief-hits-back-at-netanyahu-macron-for-statements-on-lebanon-331324">Hezbollah chief hits back at Netanyahu, Macron for statements on Lebanon</a></p>

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<p>Nasrallah during the televised speech invited the media on a Hezbollah-guided tour of the site that Netanyahu earlier, in a video address to the United Nations, accused him of storing weapons in&nbsp;Lebanon.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/us-election-2020-nasa-astronauts-on-spacexs-crew-dragon-will-vote-from-space-331336">US election 2020: NASA astronauts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon will vote from space</a></p>

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<p>SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Resilience capsule will carry NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker to the space station October 31.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-border-tensions-india-responds-to-chinas-provocation-331327">India-China border tensions: India responds to China's provocation</a></p>

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From 'How you doing' to 'Will you shut up’: US Presidential debate — as it happened Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden and the US President Donald Trump took part in the first presidential debate for the US elections.

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

Morning news brief: US presidential debate, Paris attacker charged and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-targeted-black-americans-with-ads-to-deter-them-from-voting-in-2016-report-331072"><strong>Trump campaign tried to stop Black voters from voting in 2016: Report</strong></a><br />
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<p>Britain's Channel 4 News alleges that 3.5 million Black American voters were targeted with several TV and social media advertisements by Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to deter them from going to the polls.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-trump-announces-plan-to-distribute-150-million-rapid-coronavirus-tests-331050"><strong>Trump announces plan to distribute 150 million rapid coronavirus test kits</strong></a><br />
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<p>US President Trump on Monday informed that the American government will distribute 150 million rapid, point-of-care coronavirus tests to states over the next few weeks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science-technology/enzyme-eats-plastic-6-times-faster-significant-leap-forward-in-pollution-crisis-331058"><strong>Enzyme eats plastic 6 times faster: Significant leap forward in pollution crisis</strong></a><br />
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<p>The super-enzyme that eats plastic could be “a significant leap forward” in finding solutions to tackle the pollution crisis, scientists hope.<br />
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Trump campaign tried to stop Black voters from voting in 2016: Report Britain's Channel 4 News alleges that 3.5 million Black American voters were targeted with several TV and social media advertisements by Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to deter them from going to the polls.

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

Morning news brief: US elections, Armenia-Azerbaijan war and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1-million-mark-as-europe-battles-second-wave-330779"><strong>Coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark as Europe battles second wave</strong></a><br />
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<p>More than one million people have lost their lives from coronavirus, a virus that was emerged less than a year ago, but still continues to affect many countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/23-killed-as-fighting-erupts-between-armenia-azerbaijan-in-disputed-area-330776"><strong>23 killed as fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan in disputed area</strong></a><br />
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<p>Around 23 people including civilians and military have been killed after Fighting has erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan around the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/geneva-voters-say-yes-to-worlds-highest-minimum-wage-as-wealth-gap-widens-330786"><strong>Geneva voters say 'yes' to ‘world’s highest’ minimum wage as wealth gap widens</strong></a><br />
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<p>Geneva voted in favor of a minimum hourly wage of 23 francs ($25), once implemented this would be the world’s highest minimum wage.This is the latest effort in Switzerland to ensure people are able to live decently from their salary.<br />
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Coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark as Europe battles second wave More than one million people have lost their lives from coronavirus, a virus that was emerged less than a year ago, but still continues to affect many countries.

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-us-president-donald-trump-nominates-amy-coney-barrett-to-be-new-supreme-court-justice-330559">US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be new Supreme Court Justice</a></p>

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<p>Amy Coney Barrett, 48, who is a circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, was reportedly the only potential Supreme Court nominee who met with Trump in person.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-is-clear-belarus-leader-alexander-lukashenko-has-to-go-france-president-emmanuel-macron-330557">‘It is clear Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko has to go’: France president Emmanuel Macron</a></p>

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<p>“It is a crisis of power, an authoritarian power that cannot accept the logic of democracy and which is hanging on by force. It is clear that Lukashenko has to go,” France president Emmanuel Macron said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-biden-compares-trump-to-nazi-goebbels-ready-for-personal-attacks-330560">US elections 2020: Biden compares Trump to Nazi Goebbels; ready for personal attacks</a></p>

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<p>The comment was made in an interview, days before the two leaders are scheduled to meet for the first US Presidential debate before the November 03 elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-observes-protests-after-second-lockdown-without-economic-aid-is-initiated-330563">Israel observes protests after second lockdown without economic aid is initiated</a></p>

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<p>The protestors took to streets in their cars blocking roads and bridges, demanding immediate resignation of Netanyahu.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/paris-knife-attack-suspect-is-of-pakistani-origin-330549">Paris knife attack suspect is of Pakistani origin</a></p>

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US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, 48, who is a circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, was reportedly the only potential Supreme Court nominee who met with Trump in person.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Morning news brief: COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 in US, Xi on virus & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-sanctions-against-iran-venezuelas-maduro-329294">US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro</a></p>

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<p>The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-scrambles-fighters-for-fourth-time-in-five-days-amid-chinese-incursion-329291">Taiwan scrambles fighters for fourth time in five days amid Chinese incursion</a></p>

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<p>The Chinese fighters had intruded the same defence zone thrice last week as Taiwan's defence ministry said it has "the right to self-defence and to counter-attack".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-upgrades-virus-alert-level-pm-johnson-set-to-announce-new-measures-329290">UK upgrades virus alert level; PM Johnson set to announce new measures</a></p>

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<p>PM Johnson will also be chairing COBR emergencies committee meeting on Tuesday morning, the British PM had earlier said that the rising cases were "cause for great concern".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-york-police-officer-charged-with-spying-for-china-329293">New York police officer charged with spying for China</a></p>

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<p>Through his contacts with the Tibetan community, the 33-year-old man gathered information between 2018 and 2020 on the community's activities, as well as identified potential information sources.</p>

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US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new.

US imposes sanctions against Iran, Venezuela's Maduro The US government also accused Iran of carrying out attack on Saudi oil facilities. However, Iran said the sanctions would have no effect calling it "nothing new." Taiwan scrambles fighters for fourth time in five days amid Chinese incursion The Chinese fighters had intruded the same defence zone thrice last week as Taiwan's defence ministry said it has "the right to self-defence and to counter-attack". UK upgrades virus alert level; PM Johnson set to announce new measures PM Johnson will also be chairing COBR emergencies committee meeting on Tuesday morning, the British PM had earlier said that the rising cases were "cause for great concern". New York police officer charged with spying for China Through his contacts with the Tibetan community, the 33-year-old man gathered information between 2018 and 2020 on the community's activities, as well as identified potential information sources. Watch: Gravitas: Spain is struggling to find ways to spend billions in crisis funds

Morning news brief: US sanctions on Iran, Taiwan scrambles jets again & more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-all-un-sanctions-on-iran-restored-other-nations-reject-move-328750">US says all UN sanctions on Iran restored. Other nations reject move</a></p>

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<p>The Trump administration on Saturday said that its triggering of the "snapback" mechanism in the UN Security Council resolution that enshrined the 2015 Iran nuclear deal had taken effect at 8 pm Eastern Time.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/poisoned-envelope-addressed-to-white-house-intercepted-weeks-before-us-elections-reports-328745">Poisoned envelope addressed to White House intercepted weeks before US elections: Reports</a></p>

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<p>The security services found ricin, a deadly poison, on the envelope on Saturday. The envelope came from Canada.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-nominate-a-woman-to-replace-ginsburg-stating-he-likes-women-more-328748">Trump to nominate a woman to replace Ginsburg stating he likes 'women more'</a></p>

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<p>An inspiration to many, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, passed away yesterday after fighting a long battle with pancreatic cancer.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-proposes-new-deal-with-oracle-and-walmart-trump-gives-his-blessings-328746">TikTok proposes new deal with Oracle and Walmart; Trump gives his blessings</a></p>

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<p>Considering the new deal, the US Commerce Department has extended the deadline of the US ban of the popular short-video sharing app</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hackers-targetted-indian-government-websites-us-justice-department-reveals-328728">'Hackers targetted Indian government websites' | US Justice Department reveals</a></p>

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US says all UN sanctions on Iran restored. Other nations reject move The Trump administration on Saturday said that its triggering of the "snapback" mechanism in the UN Security Council resolution that enshrined the 2015 Iran nuclear deal had taken effect at 8 pm Eastern Time.

US says all UN sanctions on Iran restored. Other nations reject move The Trump administration on Saturday said that its triggering of the "snapback" mechanism in the UN Security Council resolution that enshrined the 2015 Iran nuclear deal had taken effect at 8 pm Eastern Time. Poisoned envelope addressed to White House intercepted weeks before US elections: Reports The security services found ricin, a deadly poison, on the envelope on Saturday. The envelope came from Canada. Trump to nominate a woman to replace Ginsburg stating he likes 'women more' An inspiration to many, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, passed away yesterday after fighting a long battle with pancreatic cancer. TikTok proposes new deal with Oracle and Walmart; Trump gives his blessings Considering the new deal, the US Commerce Department has extended the deadline of the US ban of the popular short-video sharing app 'Hackers targetted Indian government websites' | US Justice Department reveals ×

Morning news brief: Trump's blessing to TikTok deal, US restores sanctions against Iran, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/early-voting-begins-in-four-us-states-biden-challenges-trump-on-economy-328524">Early voting begins in four US states; Biden challenges Trump on economy</a></p>

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<p>Trump trails Biden in national opinion polls ahead of the November 3 election, but is trying to make up ground in Minnesota, a state he lost by about 1.5 percentage points to Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/supreme-court-judge-ruth-bader-ginsburg-dies-at-87-wanted-to-see-trump-lose-in-us-elections-328526">Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87; wanted to see Trump lose in US elections</a></p>

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<p>US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Fiday at the age of 87 after living after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-strengthens-deployment-in-syria-328521">US military strengthens deployment in Syria</a></p>

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<p>The number of armored vehicles sent as reinforcement did not exceed half a dozen, and "less than 100 people" were sent to maneuver them.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-dislikes-fbi-chiefs-statements-on-russias-involvement-in-us-elections-328523">Trump dislikes FBI Chief's statements on Russia's involvement in US elections</a></p>

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<p>Trump, on Friday, said he did not like Wray's answers after Wray openly talked about Russia's involvement in elections, and how the country still poses a threat for the US.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-us-taiwan-alliance-rattles-china-328514">Gravitas: U.S-Taiwan alliance rattles China</a></p>

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Early voting begins in four US states; Biden challenges Trump on economy Trump trails Biden in national opinion polls ahead of the November 3 election, but is trying to make up ground in Minnesota, a state he lost by about 1.

Early voting begins in four US states; Biden challenges Trump on economy Trump trails Biden in national opinion polls ahead of the November 3 election, but is trying to make up ground in Minnesota, a state he lost by about 1.5 percentage points to Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016. Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87; wanted to see Trump lose in US elections US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Fiday at the age of 87 after living after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. US military strengthens deployment in Syria The number of armored vehicles sent as reinforcement did not exceed half a dozen, and "less than 100 people" were sent to maneuver them. Trump dislikes FBI Chief's statements on Russia's involvement in US elections Trump, on Friday, said he did not like Wray's answers after Wray openly talked about Russia's involvement in elections, and how the country still poses a threat for the US. Gravitas: U.S-Taiwan alliance rattles China ×

Morning news brief: Early voting begins in US, Trump attacks FBI chief and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-plans-us-ipo-hopes-to-launch-tiktok-global-for-us-operations-328261">TikTok plans US IPO; hopes to launch TikTok Global for US operations</a></p>

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<p>This new company will have a majority of American directors, a US chief executive and a security expert on the board.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/belarus-to-close-borders-with-poland-and-lithuania-328277">Belarus to close borders with Poland and Lithuania</a></p>

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<p>Belarus has been in a political crisis following an August 9 presidential election marred by vote-rigging allegations that led to mass demonstrations against Lukashenko.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolivia-interim-president-withdraws-from-presidential-race-328260">Bolivia interim president withdraws from presidential race</a></p>

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<p>Anez abandoned the electoral race one day after a national poll put her in fourth place in the race, and Arce in the lead.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-admin-to-place-us-india-ties-on-high-priority-his-campaign-says-328271">Biden admin to place US-India ties on 'high priority', his campaign says</a></p>

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<p>Biden also expressed concern about dangerous conditions for religious minorities in South Asia and elsewhere.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/covid-19-uk-announces-lockdown-in-parts-of-north-east-328276">COVID-19: UK announces lockdown in parts of North-east</a></p>

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TikTok plans US IPO; hopes to launch TikTok Global for US operations This new company will have a majority of American directors, a US chief executive and a security expert on the board.

TikTok plans US IPO; hopes to launch TikTok Global for US operations This new company will have a majority of American directors, a US chief executive and a security expert on the board. Belarus to close borders with Poland and Lithuania Belarus has been in a political crisis following an August 9 presidential election marred by vote-rigging allegations that led to mass demonstrations against Lukashenko. Bolivia interim president withdraws from presidential race Anez abandoned the electoral race one day after a national poll put her in fourth place in the race, and Arce in the lead. Biden admin to place US-India ties on 'high priority', his campaign says Biden also expressed concern about dangerous conditions for religious minorities in South Asia and elsewhere. COVID-19: UK announces lockdown in parts of North-east ×

Morning news brief: TikTok plans US IPO, Biden campaign's focus, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-says-russian-spies-almost-certainly-behind-kremlin-critic-poisoning-328037">UK says Russian spies almost certainly behind Kremlin critic poisoning</a></p>

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<p>Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, speaking in Washington alongside Mike Pompeo, said he welcomed Navalny's recovery but that Russia had a case to answer as the use of a chemical weapon was unacceptable.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-top-health-expert-was-confused-about-vaccine-but-not-him-328048">Trump says top health expert was 'confused' about vaccine, but not him</a></p>

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<p>In an interaction with few local reporters on Wednesday, Trump told them the vaccine will be ready till October, i.e. two weeks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-dont-recognise-lukashenko-as-legitimate-president-european-union-328038">We don't recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president: European Union</a></p>

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<p>Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, told the European Parliament the August 9 election that returned the veteran strongman to power was fraudulent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-pla-plays-punjabi-songs-in-ladakh-to-distract-indian-troops-328046">India-China standoff: PLA plays Punjabi songs in Ladakh to distract Indian troops</a></p>

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<p>Chinese troops have started a new move which is seen as "loudspeaker" tactics for a possible distraction or bringing down the morale of Indian forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-wildfires-over-16000-firefighters-battle-more-than-2-dozen-fires-328044">US Wildfires: Over 16,000 firefighters battle more than 2 dozen fires</a></p>

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UK says Russian spies almost certainly behind Kremlin critic poisoning Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, speaking in Washington alongside Mike Pompeo, said he welcomed Navalny's recovery but that Russia had a case to answer as the use of a chemical weapon was unacceptable.

UK says Russian spies almost certainly behind Kremlin critic poisoning Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, speaking in Washington alongside Mike Pompeo, said he welcomed Navalny's recovery but that Russia had a case to answer as the use of a chemical weapon was unacceptable. Trump says top health expert was 'confused' about vaccine, but not him In an interaction with few local reporters on Wednesday, Trump told them the vaccine will be ready till October, i.e. two weeks. We don't recognise Lukashenko as legitimate president: European Union Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, told the European Parliament the August 9 election that returned the veteran strongman to power was fraudulent. India-China standoff: PLA plays Punjabi songs in Ladakh to distract Indian troops Chinese troops have started a new move which is seen as "loudspeaker" tactics for a possible distraction or bringing down the morale of Indian forces. US Wildfires: Over 16,000 firefighters battle more than 2 dozen fires ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-could-be-ready-within-3-4-weeks-donald-trump-327823">Coronavirus vaccine could be ready within 3-4 weeks: Donald Trump</a></p>

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<p>"We're very close to having a vaccine. We're within weeks of getting it you know -- could be three weeks, four weeks," he said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-yoshihide-suga-to-formally-take-up-premiership-announce-cabinet-327826">Japan: Yoshihide Suga to formally take up premiership, announce cabinet</a></p>

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<p>Suga, a longtime aide and chief cabinet secretary under outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Monday won a landslide victory to take over the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/children-from-minority-communities-make-up-of-78-coronavirus-deaths-in-us-cdc-327817">Children from minority communities make up of 78% coronavirus deaths in US: CDC</a></p>

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<p>As per this study, 78 per cent of the coronavirus-related deaths of the under 21 year olds, have been from minority communities.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-will-join-uae-israel-bahrain-deal-at-right-time-says-trump-327809">Saudi Arabia will join UAE-Israel-Bahrain deal at 'right time', says Trump</a></p>

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<p>The Saudi cabinet has stressed the need for a "just and comprehensive solution" to the Palestinian issue to resolve the conflict.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-is-reportedly-considering-a-plot-to-kill-the-us-envoy-to-south-africa-327816">Iran is reportedly considering a plot to kill the US envoy to South Africa</a></p>

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Coronavirus vaccine could be ready within 3-4 weeks: Donald Trump "We're very close to having a vaccine. We're within weeks of getting it you know -- could be three weeks, four weeks," he said.

Coronavirus vaccine could be ready within 3-4 weeks: Donald Trump "We're very close to having a vaccine. We're within weeks of getting it you know -- could be three weeks, four weeks," he said. Japan: Yoshihide Suga to formally take up premiership, announce cabinet Suga, a longtime aide and chief cabinet secretary under outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on Monday won a landslide victory to take over the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Children from minority communities make up of 78% coronavirus deaths in US: CDC As per this study, 78 per cent of the coronavirus-related deaths of the under 21 year olds, have been from minority communities. Saudi Arabia will join UAE-Israel-Bahrain deal at 'right time', says Trump The Saudi cabinet has stressed the need for a "just and comprehensive solution" to the Palestinian issue to resolve the conflict. Iran is reportedly considering a plot to kill the US envoy to South Africa ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-defeats-china-becomes-member-of-united-nationss-ecosoc-327590"><strong>India defeats China, becomes member of United Nations'&nbsp;ECOSOC</strong></a><br />
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<p>India has been elected as the member of the United Nations’ Commission on Status of Women (CSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the Xinjiang region, including from a "vocational" centre that it branded a "concentration camp" for Uighur minorities.</p>

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<p>Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden stressed the role of climate change in stoking the fires, saying President Donald Trump, who has blamed the fires on poor forest management, has not done enough.<br />
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India defeats China, becomes member of United Nations' ECOSOC India has been elected as the member of the United Nations’ Commission on Status of Women (CSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). US puts block on Chinese products from Uighur ‘forced labour’ In the Xinjiang region, including from a "vocational" centre that it branded a "concentration camp" for Uighur minorities. US election 2020: Biden calls Trump a 'climate arsonist,' vows to create environmental jobs Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden stressed the role of climate change in stoking the fires, saying President Donald Trump, who has blamed the fires on poor forest management, has not done enough.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-becomes-first-country-in-world-to-impose-second-national-lockdown-327306"><strong>Israel becomes first country in world to impose second national lockdown&nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<p>The Three-week lockdown will make Israel the first country to reimpose such stringent restrictions on a national scale.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-facing-new-afghanistan-women-negotiators-amid-peace-talks-327305"><strong>‘Taliban facing new Afghanistan’: Women negotiators amid peace talks&nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<p>Four Afghan women who endured the Taliban's oppressive rule and have fought for fragile gains since the terrorists were ousted are facing the hardline group in peace talks.<br />
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Microsoft on Sunday said its offer to buy TikTok has been rejected, with reports suggesting coming Oracle and Bytedance are likely to notch a deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2020-mens-final-dominic-thiem-wins-first-grand-slam-title-327303"><strong>US Open 2020 men's final: Dominic Thiem wins first grand slam title</strong></a><br />
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<p>After dropping the opening two sets against Alexander Zverev — Thiem slowly but surely turned things around for a 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory across more than four hours to earn his first major championship.</p>

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Israel becomes first country in world to impose second national lockdown The Three-week lockdown will make Israel the first country to reimpose such stringent restrictions on a national scale.

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

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

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

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-announces-capture-of-american-spy-326964">Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy'</a></p>

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<p>The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombo-defence-minister-apologises-for-police-brutality-vows-justice-326963">Colombia: Defence Minister apologises for police brutality; vows justice</a></p>

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<p>"The national police apologize for any violation of the law or ignorance of regulations by any members of the institution," Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo said in a video message.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/historic-talks-to-begin-between-taliban-afghan-government-326965">Historic talks to begin between Taliban, Afghan government</a></p>

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<p>Talks will begin a day after the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which led the US to invade Afghanistan and topple the Taliban regime that had been sheltering Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oregon-wildfires-are-not-intentional-no-role-of-extremists-fbi-326967">Oregon wildfires are not intentional, no role of 'extremists': FBI</a></p>

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<p>The rumours about Antifa being the group behind this started when Paul Romero Jr, who unsuccessfully ran to be one of Oregon's US senators, posted this conspiracy theory on social media.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bahrain-agrees-to-normalize-relations-with-israel-326961">Bahrain agrees to normalize relations with Israel</a></p>

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy' The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-accuses-indian-soldiers-of-crossing-lac-and-firing-warning-shots-325855">China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’</a></p>

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<p>China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudis-verdict-on-khashoggis-case-fell-short-of-meeting-expectations-turkey-325854">'Saudi's verdict on Khashoggi's case fell short of meeting expectations': Turkey</a></p>

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<p>Turkey on Monday said that the Saudi court's ruling to overturn five death sentences in the case of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's did not meet global expectations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/last-two-australian-journalists-in-china-leave-country-325865">Last two Australian journalists in China leave country</a></p>

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<p>The decision of the journalists coming back to Australia was taken after the the Chinese government had started detaining the journalists.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-kamala-harris-will-never-be-president-of-us-says-donald-trump-325860">US election 2020: Kamala Harris will never be president of US, says Donald Trump</a></p>

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<p>The President asserted that a coronavirus vaccine will be available in a record time, maybe by the end of the year and even before the November 3 presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/california-wildfires-more-than-200-people-airlifted-to-safety-325871">California wildfires: More than 200 people airlifted to safety</a></p>

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China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’ China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake.

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-boris-johnson-sets-october-15-as-deadline-for-brexit-negotiations-with-eu-325611" hreflang="en">British PM Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for Brexit negotiations with EU</a></p>

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<p>Britain's top Brexit negotiator warned the European Union that the island country will not blink first in trade negotiations with the EU and is not scared of a no-deal exit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-interference-in-election-could-cost-white-house-kamala-harris-325612" hreflang="en">'Russian interference in election could cost White House': Kamala Harris</a></p>

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<p>"I am clear that Russia interfered in the election of the president of the United States in 2016," Kamala Harris said in an interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-wildfires-military-helicopters-used-to-rescue-over-200-people-325619" hreflang="en">California wildfires: Military helicopters used to rescue over 200 people</a></p>

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<p>As many as 63 people required medical attention, including at least 17 who were severely wounded and admitted to hospitals after landing in Fresno</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-beginning-of-pandemic-he-called-it-hoax-kamala-harris-on-trump-325615" hreflang="en">‘From beginning of pandemic, he called it hoax’: Kamala Harris on Trump</a></p>

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<p>"We have a President of the United States who made this a partisan issue. The virus could care less who you voted for in the last election or who you plan to vote for in the next election," the…</p>

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<p>Djokovic rushed over to check that she was okay. He put his hand on her shoulder as she appeared to be struggling to catch her breath.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/belarus-people-continue-to-protest-against-lukashenko-325632" hreflang="en">Belarus: People continue to protest against Lukashenko</a></p>

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British PM Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for Brexit negotiations with EU Britain's top Brexit negotiator warned the European Union that the island country will not blink first in trade negotiations with the EU and is not scared of a no-deal exit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-urges-russia-to-cooperate-in-navalny-probe-threatens-restrictive-measures-325084">EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures'</a></p>

<p><img alt="Navalny" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="da1664c8-c93d-43e9-badd-96437fe93aca" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Navalny1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paks-cpec-chairman-retired-lt-general-asim-bajwa-to-step-down-as-special-assistant-to-pm-imran-khan-denies-corruption-charges-325095">CPEC chairman retired Lt General Asim Bajwa to step down as special assistant to PM Imran Khan</a></p>

<p><img alt="Bajwa" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0fc9a955-03e2-4c66-8c8a-2a7a157bd586" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/baju1_0.jpg" /></p>

<p>I have not shied away to explain the allegations shamelessly levelled against me, Bajwa said in a statement</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-pressure-on-fda-says-white-house-on-vaccine-as-us-election-nears-325083">No pressure on FDA, says White House on vaccine as US election nears</a></p>

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<p>President Trump had earlier announced that the United States will be ready with the vaccine ahead of the elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-halt-new-political-ads-on-cusp-of-us-election-325089">Facebook to halt new political ads on cusp of US election</a></p>

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<p>The social media giant vowed to fact check premature claims of victory</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-womens-names-can-now-appear-on-afghan-govt-id-325081"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Gravitas: Women's names can now appear on Afghan Govt ID</a></p>

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EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures' Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-states-asked-to-be-ready-to-distribute-coronavirus-vaccine-by-november-1-report-324847">US states asked to be ready to distribute coronavirus vaccine by November 1: Report</a></p>

<p><img alt="Coronavirus vaccine" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8a223ae6-f3d1-464a-a97e-8716b4fa48ce" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/vaccine2.jpg" /></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump had promised to bring in the vaccine before the US elections which takes place on November 3.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-prosecutor-fatou-bensouda-over-investigation-of-us-soldiers-in-alleged-war-crimes-in-afghanistan-324849">US sanctions International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda</a></p>

<p><img alt="ICC santions" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e207e529-ae43-485e-a113-c4f40c92e71e" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Pompeo2.jpg" /></p>

<p>US sanctions were also initiated against Phakiso Mochochoko, director of the ICC's Jurisdiction, Complementary and Cooperation Division.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-tit-for-tat-move-us-imposes-fresh-restrictions-on-chinese-diplomats-324854">In tit-for-tat move, US imposes fresh restrictions on Chinese diplomats</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance against China in the run-up to US Presidential Elections 2020 slated to be held in November.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Dwayne-Johnson-reveals-he-and-family-have-recovered-from-COVID-19-urges-fans-to-wear-masks-324852">Dwayne Johnson reveals he and family have recovered from COVID-19, urges fans to wear masks</a></p>

<p><img alt="Johnson" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6e233e57-ac75-4249-9fe8-5caf4c8c7192" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Johnson1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Johnson said in the Instagram post that he and his spouse, Lauren and their daughters, Jasmine, 4, and Tiana, 2, caught the virus about 2-1/2 weeks ago.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-why-is-america-still-burning-324839"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Gravitas: Why is America still burning?</a></p>

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US states asked to be ready to distribute coronavirus vaccine by November 1: Report US President Donald Trump had promised to bring in the vaccine before the US elections which takes place on November 3.

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-acts-of-peaceful-protest-but-domestic-terror-says-trump-in-kenosha-324610">Not acts of peaceful protest but domestic terror, says Trump in Kenosha</a></p>

<p><img alt="Trump" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="b4ba409f-57c8-4475-a6e1-b784ffd87af2" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Ttt.jpg" /></p>

<p>Trump's motorcade was greeted by angry protesters holding banners "not my president" as anger spilled out on the streets as he visited Kenosha</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/misinformation-fake-news-india-calls-out-pakistan-over-false-propaganda-on-social-media-after-stanford-internet-observatory-report-324616">'Misinformation, fake news': India calls out Pak&nbsp;over false propaganda on social media after SIO&nbsp;report</a></p>

<p><img alt="Pakistan on social media" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="aeaab616-30ae-4108-ac41-f70cb467b433" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/PakInsta.jpg" /></p>

<p>The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations tweeted a report by the Stanford Internet Observatory(SIO) which said that Pakistan based Facebook and Instagram accounts leveraged mass reporting to silence critics.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/russian-influence-campaign-targeted-left-wing-voters-in-us-and-uk-says-facebook-324614">Russian influence campaign targeted left-wing voters in US and UK, says Facebook</a></p>

<p><img alt="Facebook" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c94cb5d7-daa5-4c7f-9073-858c8dde4064" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Pak3.jpg" /></p>

<p>Facebook Inc said the operation, which partly focused on US politics and racial tensions in the run-up to the November 3 presidential election, centred around a pseudo media organisation called Peace Data.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-protests-erupt-after-police-fatally-shoots-black-man-over-suspected-bike-violation-324613">Los Angeles: Protests erupt after police fatally shoots Black man over suspected bike violation</a></p>

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<p>The cyclist, 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee, was shot more than 20 times in the back after two sheriff's deputies tried to stop him for a bicycle code violation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-5-years-after-attack-charlie-hebdo-reprints-prophets-cartoons-324604">Gravitas: 5 years after attack, Charlie Hebdo reprints Prophet's cartoons</a></p>

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Not acts of peaceful protest but domestic terror, says Trump in Kenosha Trump's motorcade was greeted by angry protesters holding banners "not my president" as anger spilled out on the streets as he visited Kenosha 'Misinformation, fake news': India calls out Pak over false propaganda on social media after SIO report The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations tweeted a report by the Stanford Internet Observatory(SIO) which said that Pakistan based Facebook and Instagram accounts leveraged mass reporting to silence critics.

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-shut-border-is-best-way-out-hong-kong-begins-mass-coronavirus-tests-amid-boycott-calls-324396">'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls</a></p>

<p><img alt="Hong Kong" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="205857c1-5a63-4e61-b199-15b227e1ebcf" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Hong%20Kong1.jpg" /></p>

<p>At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-macron-arrives-in-lebanon-as-mustapha-adib-named-next-pm-324391">French President Macron arrives in Lebanon as Mustapha Adib named next PM</a></p>

<p><img alt="Macron in Lebanon " data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f8668c02-6a04-466c-93c9-e2687e5a8dee" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/AFP.jpg" /></p>

<p>France has spent its political capital in Lebanon that is reeling from a financial crisis even as swathes of Beirut lay in waste due to a devastating blast that took place in August.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-working-to-take-down-freedom-all-across-the-world-us-324378">China working to take down freedom all across the world: US</a></p>

<p><img alt="Chinese Army" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e26ac521-6b0e-44f1-818d-12aa05f3e636" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/ChinaTroops1.jpg" /></p>

<p>The Indian Army had said on Monday that Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements amid the India-China standoff at LAC.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-visits-kenosha-no-plans-to-meet-jacob-blakes-family-324403">Donald Trump visits Kenosha; no plans to meet Jacob Blake's family</a></p>

<p><img alt="Donald Trump" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="04bdf718-0e86-451c-8ebf-a978e90ef4d7" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Trump23.jpg" /></p>

<p>Trump travelled to Kenosha, Wisconsin without paying heed to several Democratic leaders who had urged the President not to visit the city&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-chinas-disengagement-lie-pla-yet-to-withdraw-from-the-border-324368">Gravitas: China's disengagement lie: PLA yet to withdraw from the border</a></p>

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'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents.

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

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

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

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

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