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"Life-threatening storm surge will continue along portions of the Texas coast," it said, with the surge potentially reaching 6 feet (1.8 meters) in some areas.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-reports-suspected-case-of-covid-19-in-defector-315999" hreflang="en">North Korea reports 'suspected' case of COVID-19 in defector</a>

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The country previously denied reporting even a single case of coronavirus. The virus caused a pandemic across the globe and the country's borders remain closed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/following-multiple-arrests-seattle-police-department-declares-capitol-hill-protest-a-riot-316002" hreflang="en">Following multiple arrests, Seattle Police department declares Capitol Hill protest a 'riot'</a>

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The Department of Homeland Security has dispatched a team of officers as a precautionary measure to contain protests during the weekend.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fresh-violence-in-us-as-protesters-clash-with-police-in-seattle-kentucky-316010" hreflang="en">Fresh violence in US as protesters clash with police in Seattle, Kentucky</a>

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Civil unrest in US&nbsp;was not only confined to Portland -- on Saturday, three members of a black militia were shot in Louisville, Kentucky after a gun discharged at a Black Lives Matter protest.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/public-losing-faith-in-governments-says-survey-amid-surge-in-virus-cases-316000">Public losing faith in governments, says survey, amid surge in virus cases</a>

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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, widely criticised for his handling of the crisis there, appeared to credit an unproven treatment for his recovery from the virus.

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Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas; predicted to trigger flash floods "Life-threatening storm surge will continue along portions of the Texas coast," it said, with the surge potentially reaching 6 feet (1.

Hurricane Hanna makes landfall on Padre Island, Texas; predicted to trigger flash floods "Life-threatening storm surge will continue along portions of the Texas coast," it said, with the surge potentially reaching 6 feet (1.8 meters) in some areas. North Korea reports 'suspected' case of COVID-19 in defector The country previously denied reporting even a single case of coronavirus. The virus caused a pandemic across the globe and the country's borders remain closed. Following multiple arrests, Seattle Police department declares Capitol Hill protest a 'riot' The Department of Homeland Security has dispatched a team of officers as a precautionary measure to contain protests during the weekend. Fresh violence in US as protesters clash with police in Seattle, Kentucky Civil unrest in US was not only confined to Portland -- on Saturday, three members of a black militia were shot in Louisville, Kentucky after a gun discharged at a Black Lives Matter protest. Public losing faith in governments, says survey, amid surge in virus cases Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, widely criticised for his handling of the crisis there, appeared to credit an unproven treatment for his recovery from the virus. WATCH| Study: 21 drugs found to be effective against COVID-19 virus ×

Morning News Brief: Fresh violence in US, Hurricane Hanna makes landfall, and more

<h5><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-responsible-for-current-deterioration-in-bilateral-relationship-says-china-315831">US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China</a></h5>

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China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US&nbsp;is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US&nbsp;relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-responsible-for-current-deterioration-in-bilateral-relationship-says-china-315831">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-will-not-be-widely-available-before-2021-fauci-315828" hreflang="en">Coronavirus vaccine will not be 'widely available' before 2021: Fauci</a>

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US&nbsp;top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-vaccine-will-not-be-widely-available-before-2021-fauci-315828">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-agents-enter-chinese-consulate-in-houston-after-deadline-for-closure-passes-315839" hreflang="en">US agents enter Chinese consulate in Houston after deadline for closure passes</a>

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US federal agents and local law enforcement entered the Chinese consulate compound in Houston on Friday following the order to close the diplomatic facility. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-agents-enter-chinese-consulate-in-houston-after-deadline-for-closure-passes-315839">Read more</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-xinjiang-reports-13-new-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-testing-increased-315829" hreflang="en">China: Xinjiang reports 13 new confirmed coronavirus cases; testing increased</a>

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Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reported 13 new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the regional health commission said Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-xinjiang-reports-13-new-confirmed-coronavirus-cases-testing-increased-315829">Read more</a>

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US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin.

US responsible for current deterioration in bilateral relationship, says China China's decision to close the United States Consulate General in Chengdu is a legitimate and necessary countermeasure and the US is responsible for the current deterioration of China-US relations, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin. Read more Coronavirus vaccine will not be 'widely available' before 2021: Fauci US top infectious diseases expert Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that while a vaccine may be determined "safe" by December of this year, he didn't expect it to be "widely available" until a few months into 2021. Read more US agents enter Chinese consulate in Houston after deadline for closure passes US federal agents and local law enforcement entered the Chinese consulate compound in Houston on Friday following the order to close the diplomatic facility. Read more China: Xinjiang reports 13 new confirmed coronavirus cases; testing increased Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reported 13 new confirmed domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Thursday, the regional health commission said Friday. Read more

Morning news brief: China blames US for deterioration in bilateral ties, possible COVID-19 vaccine and more

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-pollution-public-health-emergency-primary-schools-to-remain-closed-today-23699">Delhi pollution: Public health emergency declared, primary schools to remain closed today</a>

Skyrocketing pollution levels caused by a combined effect of smoke from stubble burning and moisture have turned Delhi into a &quot;gas chamber&quot; forcing authorities to order <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/pollution-in-the-capital-primary-schools-to-be-closed-in-delhi-tomorrow-says-manish-sisodia-23681">all primary schools in Delhi to remain closed today</a>.&nbsp;A number of schools in Delhi have suspended outdoor activities and advised parents to ensure their children wear masks.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/india-claim-first-t20-series-win-over-new-zealand-23694">India claim first T20 series win over New Zealand</a>

Virat Kohli&#39;s India beat New Zealand in a tense eight over a side clash to take a first T20 series against the Kiwis and strengthen their claim to be the world&#39;s best team. 
While Manish Pandey hit 17 off 11 balls, Hardik Pandya made 14 and Kohli 13 in India&#39;s 67-5, the home side owe a particular debt to man-of-the-match bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the six run victory.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-staff-manhandle-passenger-at-delhis-igi-airport-23691">Watch: IndiGo staff manhandle passenger at Delhi&#39;s IGI Airport</a>

In a shocking incident, IndiGo staff allegedly manhandled a passenger at Delhi&#39;s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The video of the ground staff of IndiGo Airways manhandling the passenger went viral on social media. The incident had taken place last month on October 15. An airline employee who tried to intervene and shot the video of the incident has been fired by the airline, reports said.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-to-double-tweet-limit-to-280-characters-23698">Twitter to double tweet limit to 280 characters</a>

Twitter announced Tuesday it would double the limit for tweets to 280 characters in a bid to draw in more users and boost engagement at the social network.

&quot;We&#39;re expanding the character limit! We want it to be easier and faster for everyone to express themselves,&quot; tweeted the site, which started testing an increase to its 140-character limit in most languages in early September.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-denounces-cruel-dictatorship-of-north-korea-23701">In South Korea, Trump denounces &#39;cruel dictatorship&#39; of North Korea</a>

US President Donald Trump slammed North Korea&#39;s &quot;cruel dictatorship&quot; and the severe political oppression inflicted by the regime in his speech to Seoul&#39;s parliament on Wednesday.

&quot;Far from valuing its people as equal citizens, this cruel dictatorship measures them, scores them, and ranks them based on the most arbitrary indication of their allegiance to the state,&quot; Trump said in the address.&nbsp; 
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The top stories from India and around the world this morning

Delhi pollution: Public health emergency declared, primary schools to remain closed today Skyrocketing pollution levels caused by a combined effect of smoke from stubble burning and moisture have turned Delhi into a "gas chamber" forcing authorities to order all primary schools in Delhi to remain closed today. A number of schools in Delhi have suspended outdoor activities and advised parents to ensure their children wear masks. India claim first T20 series win over New Zealand Virat Kohli's India beat New Zealand in a tense eight over a side clash to take a first T20 series against the Kiwis and strengthen their claim to be the world's best team. While Manish Pandey hit 17 off 11 balls, Hardik Pandya made 14 and Kohli 13 in India's 67-5, the home side owe a particular debt to man-of-the-match bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the six run victory. Watch: IndiGo staff manhandle passenger at Delhi's IGI Airport In a shocking incident, IndiGo staff allegedly manhandled a passenger at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The video of the ground staff of IndiGo Airways manhandling the passenger went viral on social media. The incident had taken place last month on October 15. An airline employee who tried to intervene and shot the video of the incident has been fired by the airline, reports said. Twitter to double tweet limit to 280 characters Twitter announced Tuesday it would double the limit for tweets to 280 characters in a bid to draw in more users and boost engagement at the social network. "We're expanding the character limit! We want it to be easier and faster for everyone to express themselves," tweeted the site, which started testing an increase to its 140-character limit in most languages in early September. In South Korea, Trump denounces 'cruel dictatorship' of North Korea US President Donald Trump slammed North Korea's "cruel dictatorship" and the severe political oppression inflicted by the regime in his speech to Seoul's parliament on Wednesday. "Far from valuing its people as equal citizens, this cruel dictatorship measures them, scores them, and ranks them based on the most arbitrary indication of their allegiance to the state," Trump said in the address.

Morning news brief: November 8, 2017