<p><strong>Australia</strong> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/facebook">Facebook</a> conducted talks on Friday after the social media giant blacked out news for Australian netizens. Meanwhile, more than 200,000 homes in <strong>Texas</strong> are without power with at least 30 people dead due to the harsh&nbsp;<strong>winter storm. </strong>In Spain, people are standing up against a nine-month prison sentence served to&nbsp;<strong>Pablo Hasel</strong>, the anti-establishment rapper.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-australia-hold-talks-following-news-ban-364938" hreflang="en">Facebook, Australia hold talks following news ban</a></p>

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<p>Facebook has blanked out pages of news organisations from Thursday for Australian users and blocked them from publishing any news content over the new legislation that has been approved by the lower house.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spain-violent-protests-over-rappers-jailing-continue-for-fourth-night-364934">Spain: Violent protests over rapper's jailing continue for fourth night&nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>Violent protests over rapper's jailing continued in Spanish cities continued for fourth night as clashes continued to break out between protesters and the police.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/first-group-of-asylum-seekers-cross-us-border-from-mexico-364932">First group of asylum seekers cross US border from Mexico</a></p>

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<p>The group of 25 migrants crossed the border by bus from the Mexican city of Tijuana and were accompanied by volunteers of UNHCR.&nbsp;</p>

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Australia and Facebook conducted talks on Friday after the social media giant blacked out news for Australian netizens. Meanwhile, more than 200,000 homes in Texas are without power with at least 30 people dead due to the harsh winter storm.

Australia and Facebook conducted talks on Friday after the social media giant blacked out news for Australian netizens. Meanwhile, more than 200,000 homes in Texas are without power with at least 30 people dead due to the harsh winter storm. In Spain, people are standing up against a nine-month prison sentence served to Pablo Hasel, the anti-establishment rapper. Click on headlines to read more Facebook, Australia hold talks following news ban Facebook has blanked out pages of news organisations from Thursday for Australian users and blocked them from publishing any news content over the new legislation that has been approved by the lower house. Spain: Violent protests over rapper's jailing continue for fourth night Violent protests over rapper's jailing continued in Spanish cities continued for fourth night as clashes continued to break out between protesters and the police. First group of asylum seekers cross US border from Mexico The group of 25 migrants crossed the border by bus from the Mexican city of Tijuana and were accompanied by volunteers of UNHCR. Gravitas: Japanese website developer maps areas with 'annoying' kids Gravitas: A brutal blast of winter weather leads to blackouts in Texas

Morning news brief: Facebook-Australia talk news ban, Texas winter storm, and more

<p>The Australian government lashed out at Facebook on Thursday for a news blackout calling the social media giant's action as "unnecessary" and "heavy-handed". Meanwhile in a move that will further anger China, the United States on Wednesday announced talks with all the 'Quad' members: Australia, Japan and India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heavy-handed-several-key-sectors-hit-as-facebook-blocks-news-sharing-in-australia-364398"><strong>'Heavy handed': Several key sectors hit as Facebook blocks news sharing in Australia</strong></a></p>

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<p>The Australian government on Thursday slammed Facebook's news blackout as "heavy-handed" after the social media giant blocked sharing of news in Australia.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-hold-talks-with-quad-partners-despite-china-pressure-364402"><strong>US to hold talks with 'Quad' partners despite China pressure</strong></a></p>

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<p>The United States on Wednesday announced talks with Australia, Japan and India to further boost the "Quad" alliance despite warnings from China.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-pay-200-million-in-who-obligations-blinken-364364"><strong>US to pay $200 million in WHO obligations: Blinken</strong></a></p>

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<p>The United States will pay more than $200 million to the World Health Organization by the end of the month after reversing Donald Trump's plan to withdraw, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-pm-mario-draghi-sets-out-plan-to-rebuild-virus-hit-country-364400"><strong>Italy PM Mario Draghi sets out plan to rebuild virus-hit country</strong></a></p>

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<p>Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Wednesday that he will use "all means" to fight coronavirus pandmic and that it presented Italy with an opportunity to rebuild as it did after Second World War.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/african-countries-are-facing-a-new-crisis-an-ebola-outbreak-364373"><strong>African countries are facing a new crisis - an Ebola outbreak</strong></a></p>

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<p>A new crisis has erupted in Africa - an outbreak of Ebola in Guinea and Congo. Five people have died in Guinea so far and six African countries have been put on alert.<br />
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The Australian government lashed out at Facebook on Thursday for a news blackout calling the social media giant's action as "unnecessary" and "heavy-handed". Meanwhile in a move that will further anger China, the United States on Wednesday announced talks with all the 'Quad' members: Australia, Japan and India.

The Australian government lashed out at Facebook on Thursday for a news blackout calling the social media giant's action as "unnecessary" and "heavy-handed". Meanwhile in a move that will further anger China, the United States on Wednesday announced talks with all the 'Quad' members: Australia, Japan and India. Click on headlines to read more 'Heavy handed': Several key sectors hit as Facebook blocks news sharing in Australia The Australian government on Thursday slammed Facebook's news blackout as "heavy-handed" after the social media giant blocked sharing of news in Australia. US to hold talks with 'Quad' partners despite China pressure The United States on Wednesday announced talks with Australia, Japan and India to further boost the "Quad" alliance despite warnings from China. US to pay $200 million in WHO obligations: Blinken The United States will pay more than $200 million to the World Health Organization by the end of the month after reversing Donald Trump's plan to withdraw, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. Italy PM Mario Draghi sets out plan to rebuild virus-hit country Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Wednesday that he will use "all means" to fight coronavirus pandmic and that it presented Italy with an opportunity to rebuild as it did after Second World War. African countries are facing a new crisis - an Ebola outbreak A new crisis has erupted in Africa - an outbreak of Ebola in Guinea and Congo. Five people have died in Guinea so far and six African countries have been put on alert.

Morning news brief: Facebook news ban, Quad meet, and more

<p>A third consecutive night of internet blackout was seen in Myanmar as protests continued against the military coup in the country. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who has recently been acquitted from impeachment, slammed Republican Mitch McConnell calling him a "dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack".</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-blocks-internet-for-third-consecutive-night-amid-protests-364140"><strong>Myanmar military blocks internet for third consecutive night amid protests</strong></a></p>

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<p>Myanmar experienced another night of internet blackout as the net continued to be shut for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as protests continued against the military junta's coup.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unsmiling-political-hack-trump-lashes-out-at-mitch-mcconnell-after-impeachment-trial-364141"><strong>'Unsmiling political hack': Trump lashes out at Mitch McConnell after impeachment trial</strong></a></p>

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<p>The former US President Donald Trump, who has recently been acquitted in his second impeachment trial, has turned against the Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nearly-4000-amazon-employees-given-wrong-covid-test-result-364146"><strong>Nearly 4,000 Amazon employees given wrong COVID test result</strong></a></p>

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<p>Nearly 4,000 Amazon employees were given fake positive results for the deadly coronavirus and were asked to self-isolate in the UK.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ghislaine-maxwell-physically-abused-in-jail-lawyer-364157"><strong>Ghislaine Maxwell 'physically abused' in jail: Lawyer</strong></a></p>

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<p>Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of sex trafficking, was "physically abused" by a correctional officer in a routine check in jail, her lawyer claimed on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-lawmakers-approve-bill-to-battle-islamist-extremism-364127"><strong>French lawmakers approve bill to battle Islamist extremism</strong></a></p>

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A third consecutive night of internet blackout was seen in Myanmar as protests continued against the military coup in the country. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who has recently been acquitted from impeachment, slammed Republican Mitch McConnell calling him a "dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack".

A third consecutive night of internet blackout was seen in Myanmar as protests continued against the military coup in the country. Meanwhile, Donald Trump, who has recently been acquitted from impeachment, slammed Republican Mitch McConnell calling him a "dour, sullen, and unsmiling political hack". Click on headlines to read more Myanmar military blocks internet for third consecutive night amid protests Myanmar experienced another night of internet blackout as the net continued to be shut for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as protests continued against the military junta's coup. 'Unsmiling political hack': Trump lashes out at Mitch McConnell after impeachment trial The former US President Donald Trump, who has recently been acquitted in his second impeachment trial, has turned against the Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell. Nearly 4,000 Amazon employees given wrong COVID test result Nearly 4,000 Amazon employees were given fake positive results for the deadly coronavirus and were asked to self-isolate in the UK. Ghislaine Maxwell 'physically abused' in jail: Lawyer Ghislaine Maxwell, accused of sex trafficking, was "physically abused" by a correctional officer in a routine check in jail, her lawyer claimed on Tuesday. French lawmakers approve bill to battle Islamist extremism

Morning news brief: Myanmar coup updates, latest on Trump, and more

<p>The US opposition is demanding an independent, 9/11 style Commission to investigate&nbsp;the former US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump's</a>&nbsp;role in the&nbsp;<strong>Capitol riots. </strong>Meanwhile, <strong>Myanmar&nbsp;</strong>locals are still at war with the army against the military coup. An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude&nbsp;struck off Vanuatu's capital Port Vila.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/independent-911-style-commission-needed-to-investigate-trump-and-capitol-riots-pelosi-363900" hreflang="en">'Independent, 9/11-style commission' needed to investigate Trump &amp; riot: Pelosi</a></p>

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<p>Nancy Pelosi, on Monday, called for the creation of a 9/11-style Commission to look into the Capitol riots that took place on January 06 in Washington by Trump's supporters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-chokes-internet-for-second-consecutive-night-amid-protests-363909" hreflang="en">Myanmar military chokes internet for second consecutive night amid protests</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/under-new-law-myanmar-protesters-to-face-up-to-20-years-in-prison-363806">Myanmar&nbsp;</a>military generals on Tuesday choked the internet for the second consecutive night as protesters continued their demonstrations as extra troops were deployed around the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-gives-emergency-use-approval-to-serum-institute-of-indias-astrazeneca-vaccine-363901">WHO gives emergency use approval to Serum Institute's AstraZeneca vaccine</a></p>

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<p>The World Health Organization(WHO) granted two versions of the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wont-use-astrazeneca-covid-vaccine-for-elderly-says-south-korea-363769">&nbsp;AstraZeneca-Oxford</a>&nbsp;COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use produced by AstraZeneca-SKBio(Republic of Korea) and the Serum Institute of India(SII).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strong-62-magnitude-quake-rocks-vanuatu-capital-port-vila-in-south-pacific-363899">Strong 6.2-magnitude quake rocks Vanuatu capital Port Vila in South Pacific</a></p>

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<p>Just days after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-issues-evacuation-alert-in-coastal-areas-after-small-tsunami-in-south-pacific-362775">South Pacific</a>, a shallow 6.2-magnitude quake struck off Vanuatu's capital Port Vila.</p>

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The US opposition is demanding an independent, 9/11 style Commission to investigate the former US President Donald Trump's role in the Capitol riots. Meanwhile, Myanmar locals are still at war with the army against the military coup.

The US opposition is demanding an independent, 9/11 style Commission to investigate the former US President Donald Trump's role in the Capitol riots. Meanwhile, Myanmar locals are still at war with the army against the military coup. An earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck off Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. Click on headlines to read more 'Independent, 9/11-style commission' needed to investigate Trump & riot: Pelosi Nancy Pelosi, on Monday, called for the creation of a 9/11-style Commission to look into the Capitol riots that took place on January 06 in Washington by Trump's supporters. Myanmar military chokes internet for second consecutive night amid protests Myanmar military generals on Tuesday choked the internet for the second consecutive night as protesters continued their demonstrations as extra troops were deployed around the country. WHO gives emergency use approval to Serum Institute's AstraZeneca vaccine The World Health Organization(WHO) granted two versions of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use produced by AstraZeneca-SKBio(Republic of Korea) and the Serum Institute of India(SII). Strong 6.2-magnitude quake rocks Vanuatu capital Port Vila in South Pacific Just days after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit the South Pacific, a shallow 6.2-magnitude quake struck off Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. Gravitas : France set to table anti-extremism bill

Morning news brief: Another investigation for Capitol riots, Myanmar internet ban, and more

<p><strong>Myanmar</strong> army has once again blocked internet services in the country while the troops rally on streets to break several ongoing protests demanding an immediate release of <strong>Aung San Suu Kyi.&nbsp;</strong>On the other hand, <strong>Guinea</strong> is preparing to battle another force, an<strong> Ebola epidemic</strong>, after three deaths were reported from the deadly virus.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/myanmar-military-blocks-internet-as-troops-fire-to-break-up-protest-363635" hreflang="en">Myanmar military blocks internet as troops fire to break up protest</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/us-embassy-in-myanmar-warns-of-troop-movements-cautions-its-citizens-363614">Myanmar's</a>&nbsp;military junta on Monday cut&nbsp;<strong>internet service</strong>&nbsp;and deployed troops around the country amid large scale protests as security forces fired to disperse demonstrations in the country's north.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-confirms-first-case-of-uk-variant-amid-auckland-lockdown-363640">New Zealand confirms first case of UK variant amid Auckland lockdown</a></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed the highly-contagious<strong>&nbsp;strain</strong>&nbsp;first found in the UK was detected in Auckland which was put under a lockdown on Sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guinea-declared-ebola-epidemic-after-three-confirmed-deaths-363642">Guinea declares Ebola 'epidemic' after three confirmed deaths</a></p>

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<p><strong>Guinea</strong> has declared an <strong>'epidemic'</strong> situation as the country has recorded at least three deaths and seven cases of the <strong>Ebola</strong> virus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/donald-trump-hints-at-a-political-comeback-363620" hreflang="en">Donald Trump hints at a political comeback</a></p>

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Myanmar army has once again blocked internet services in the country while the troops rally on streets to break several ongoing protests demanding an immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Myanmar army has once again blocked internet services in the country while the troops rally on streets to break several ongoing protests demanding an immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi. On the other hand, Guinea is preparing to battle another force, an Ebola epidemic, after three deaths were reported from the deadly virus. Click on headlines to read more Myanmar military blocks internet as troops fire to break up protest Myanmar's military junta on Monday cut internet service and deployed troops around the country amid large scale protests as security forces fired to disperse demonstrations in the country's north. New Zealand confirms first case of UK variant amid Auckland lockdown Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed the highly-contagious strain first found in the UK was detected in Auckland which was put under a lockdown on Sunday. Guinea declares Ebola 'epidemic' after three confirmed deaths Guinea has declared an 'epidemic' situation as the country has recorded at least three deaths and seven cases of the Ebola virus. Donald Trump hints at a political comeback India's has begun the second phase of its mega vaccination campaign

Morning news brief: Trump's possible return to White House, another epidemic declared, and more

<p>The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump in the impeachment trial. Majority of Republicans backed Trump as the former president survives yet another impeachment. A White House staffer who threatened a reporter that he would ''destroy" her career submitted his resignation.</p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-acquitted-by-us-senate-in-his-second-impeachment-trial-363474">Donald Trump acquitted by US Senate in his second impeachment trial</a></strong></p>

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<p>Former US President Donald Trump was acquitted by US Senate in the impeachment trial. Majority of Senate republicans closed ranks to aquit Trump in his second impeachment trial<b>.</b></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-staffer-resigns-after-threatening-to-destroy-reporter-363475"><b>Biden staffer resigns after threatening to 'destroy' reporter</b></a></p>

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<p>It's been a few weeks since the Joe Biden took over the White House as the US President, and the administration has already had its first resignation.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-4g-gets-restored-foreign-envoys-expected-to-visit-jk-363477">As 4G gets restored, foreign envoys expected to visit J&amp;K</a></strong></p>

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<p>A group of foreign envoys are expected to visit the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the 17th of this month. The visit, which is still in the planning stage, will focus on the progress made on the ground in the aftermath of the removal of special status for the region in 2019.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-4g-gets-restored-foreign-envoys-expected-to-visit-jk-363477">What's next for Trump, the Republican Party and Biden?</a></strong></p>

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<p>The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump on Saturday of the charge of inciting the January 6 assault on the US Capitol in an unprecedented second impeachment trial.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/as-4g-gets-restored-foreign-envoys-expected-to-visit-jk-363477">Myanmar army suspends laws limiting forces, orders arrest of protest backers</a></strong></p>

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<p>Myanmar's junta on Saturday suspended laws restricting security forces from detaining suspects or searching private property without court approval and ordered the arrest of well-known backers of mass protests against this month's coup.</p>

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The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump in the impeachment trial. Majority of Republicans backed Trump as the former president survives yet another impeachment. A White House staffer who threatened a reporter that he would ''destroy" her career submitted his resignation.

The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump in the impeachment trial. Majority of Republicans backed Trump as the former president survives yet another impeachment. A White House staffer who threatened a reporter that he would ''destroy" her career submitted his resignation. Click on headlines to read more Donald Trump acquitted by US Senate in his second impeachment trial Former US President Donald Trump was acquitted by US Senate in the impeachment trial. Majority of Senate republicans closed ranks to aquit Trump in his second impeachment trial. Biden staffer resigns after threatening to 'destroy' reporter It's been a few weeks since the Joe Biden took over the White House as the US President, and the administration has already had its first resignation. As 4G gets restored, foreign envoys expected to visit J&K A group of foreign envoys are expected to visit the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the 17th of this month. The visit, which is still in the planning stage, will focus on the progress made on the ground in the aftermath of the removal of special status for the region in 2019. What's next for Trump, the Republican Party and Biden? The US Senate acquitted Donald Trump on Saturday of the charge of inciting the January 6 assault on the US Capitol in an unprecedented second impeachment trial. Myanmar army suspends laws limiting forces, orders arrest of protest backers Myanmar's junta on Saturday suspended laws restricting security forces from detaining suspects or searching private property without court approval and ordered the arrest of well-known backers of mass protests against this month's coup.

Morning news brief: Trump acquitted, White House staffer resigns, and more

<p>A day after presenting video evidence of the extent of the terror on the day US Capitol was attacked, US House prosecutors on Thursday urged the Senate to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the deadly January 6 assault. Meanwhile, citing coronavirus fears, Myanmar's military chief urged protesters to end their demonstrations across the country against the military coup.&nbsp;</p>

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US House prosecutors wrapped up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Thursday urging the Senate to convict the former president for inciting the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/myanmar-military-warns-protesters-to-return-to-work-amid-nationwide-demonstrations-363028"><strong>Myanmar military warns protesters to return to work amid nationwide demonstrations</strong></a></p>

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<p>Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing urged demonstrators to end their protest citing coronavirus fears on Thursday as people from all walks of life continued their protest across the country demanding the restoration of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's government.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-bans-bbc-world-news-for-its-reporting-on-uighur-genocide-covid-19-363002"><strong>China bans BBC World News for its reporting on Uighur genocide, Covid-19</strong></a></p>

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<p>The National Radio and Television Administration of China has banned British television channel BBC World News from airing in Chinese mainland.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melbourne-orders-snap-coronavirus-lockdown-during-australian-open-tennis-363038"><strong>Melbourne orders snap coronavirus lockdown during Australian Open tennis</strong></a></p>

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<p>Melbourne authorities imposed a snap five-day lockdown in Australia's second-biggest city to contain the outbreak of "hyper-infectious" UK strain on Thursday casting doubt on the fate of the Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament which began this week.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-government-reiterates-farmers-protests-indias-internal-matter-363034"><strong>British government reiterates farmers' protests India's 'internal matter'</strong></a></p>

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The United Kingdom government in the House of Commons said that farmers protest is India's internal matter.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-wuhan-virus-origins-probe-is-the-who-team-divided-over-the-results-363024">Gravitas: Wuhan virus origins probe: Is the WHO team divided over the results?</a></strong></p>

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A day after presenting video evidence of the extent of the terror on the day US Capitol was attacked, US House prosecutors on Thursday urged the Senate to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the deadly January 6 assault.

A day after presenting video evidence of the extent of the terror on the day US Capitol was attacked, US House prosecutors on Thursday urged the Senate to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the deadly January 6 assault. Meanwhile, citing coronavirus fears, Myanmar's military chief urged protesters to end their demonstrations across the country against the military coup. Click on headlines to read more Convict Trump as he is overwhelmingly guilty: Prosecutors urge US Senate over Capitol attack US House prosecutors wrapped up their impeachment case against Donald Trump on Thursday urging the Senate to convict the former president for inciting the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol. Myanmar military warns protesters to return to work amid nationwide demonstrations Myanmar's military chief Min Aung Hlaing urged demonstrators to end their protest citing coronavirus fears on Thursday as people from all walks of life continued their protest across the country demanding the restoration of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi's government. China bans BBC World News for its reporting on Uighur genocide, Covid-19 The National Radio and Television Administration of China has banned British television channel BBC World News from airing in Chinese mainland. Melbourne orders snap coronavirus lockdown during Australian Open tennis Melbourne authorities imposed a snap five-day lockdown in Australia's second-biggest city to contain the outbreak of "hyper-infectious" UK strain on Thursday casting doubt on the fate of the Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament which began this week. British government reiterates farmers' protests India's 'internal matter' The United Kingdom government in the House of Commons said that farmers protest is India's internal matter. Watch | Gravitas: Wuhan virus origins probe: Is the WHO team divided over the results?

Morning news brief: Myanmar protesters warned, Trump impeachment trial, and more

<p>Amid growing pressure domestically and internationally pressure against the military coup in Myanmar and the detention of country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers. In a big development, the US president also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a phone call for the first time since coming to power.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-biden-announces-sanctions-against-myanmar-amid-anti-military-protests-362756"><strong>President Biden announces sanctions against Myanmar amid anti-military protests</strong></a></p>

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<p>As demonstrators continued their demand to free Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-first-phone-call-to-president-xi-biden-asserts-importance-of-indo-pacific-xinjiang-human-rights-abuses-362769">In first phone call to President Xi, Biden asserts importance of Indo-Pacific, Xinjiang human rights abuses</a></strong></p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden spoke with &nbsp;President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the White House said on the occasion of Lunar New Year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-assures-canadas-trudeau-of-covid-vaccine-supplies-362760"><strong>PM Modi assures Canada's Trudeau of COVID vaccine supplies</strong></a></p>

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<p>During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries. It has got requests from developing as well as developed nations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-announces-pentagon-task-force-to-tackle-china-362758"><strong>Biden announces Pentagon task force to tackle China</strong></a></p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden has announced the formation of a Pentagon task force to review the country's China strategy.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinas-army-claims-both-sides-start-withdrawal-along-pangong-lake-no-comment-from-india-362709"><strong>China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India</strong></a></p>

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<p>The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started disengagement.</p>

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Amid growing pressure domestically and internationally pressure against the military coup in Myanmar and the detention of country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers.

Amid growing pressure domestically and internationally pressure against the military coup in Myanmar and the detention of country's leader Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers. In a big development, the US president also spoke with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a phone call for the first time since coming to power. Click on headlines to read more President Biden announces sanctions against Myanmar amid anti-military protests As demonstrators continued their demand to free Aung San Suu Kyi, US President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Myanmar's military rulers. In first phone call to President Xi, Biden asserts importance of Indo-Pacific, Xinjiang human rights abuses US President Joe Biden spoke with President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, the White House said on the occasion of Lunar New Year. PM Modi assures Canada's Trudeau of COVID vaccine supplies During a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PM Narendra Modi assured him of coronavirus vaccine supplies. India has already sent vaccines to around 20 countries. It has got requests from developing as well as developed nations. Biden announces Pentagon task force to tackle China US President Joe Biden has announced the formation of a Pentagon task force to review the country's China strategy. China’s army claims both sides start withdrawal along Pangong Lake; no comment from India The Chinese Defence spokesman on Wednesday said that frontline troops of India and China at the southern and northern banks of the Pangong Lake at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have started disengagement. Watch |

Morning news brief: Sanctions against Myanmar, Biden-Xinping talks, and more

<p>The Myanmar police started its crackdown by arrested over 100 people who participated in anti-military protests. One person was fatally injured as the police fired live bullets. Meanwhile, the Senate on Tuesday voted in favour of ruling Trump impeachment trial "constitutional".&nbsp; Iran's intelligence chief has said that pressure by Western nations could force the nation to develop nuclear capabilities.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/police-fire-live-bullets-during-anti-military-protests-in-myanmar-one-injured-362527"><strong>Police fire live bullets during anti-military protests in Myanmar; one injured</strong></a></p>

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<p>Over a hundred people have been arrested as Myanmar police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senate-declares-trumps-impeachment-constitutional-begins-proceedings-362530"><strong>Senate declares Trump's impeachment constitutional, begins proceedings</strong></a></p>

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<p>The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday with the US Senate declaring it constitutional with a 56-44 vote.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-spy-chief-says-tehran-could-seek-nuclear-arms-if-cornered-by-west-362520">Iran's spy chief says Tehran could seek nuclear arms if 'cornered' by West</a></strong></p>

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<p>Iran’s intelligence minister said persistent Western pressure could push Tehran to fight back like a "cornered cat" and seek nuclear weapons, which the Islamic Republic has for years insisted it has no intention of ever developing.</p>

<p><strong>Rescue teams use drones in Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel</strong></p>

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<p>The death toll in the disaster has risen to 31 with the recovery of five bodies on Tuesday with the state agencies informing that 175 people are still missing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-a-month-of-investigation-who-mission-returns-empty-handed-from-wuhan-362507"><strong>After a month of investigation, WHO mission returns empty-handed from Wuhan</strong></a></p>

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The coronavirus jumped from animals to humans, it wasn't artificially engineered and the pandemic probably began in December 2019. While we have known this for months, it is a pathbreaking finding of a month-long investigation for the WHO team in Wuhan.</p>

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The Myanmar police started its crackdown by arrested over 100 people who participated in anti-military protests. One person was fatally injured as the police fired live bullets.

The Myanmar police started its crackdown by arrested over 100 people who participated in anti-military protests. One person was fatally injured as the police fired live bullets. Meanwhile, the Senate on Tuesday voted in favour of ruling Trump impeachment trial "constitutional". Iran's intelligence chief has said that pressure by Western nations could force the nation to develop nuclear capabilities. Click on headlines to read more Police fire live bullets during anti-military protests in Myanmar; one injured Over a hundred people have been arrested as Myanmar police began a crackdown on the anti-military protests. Police also started using live bullets and there has been at least one incident where a protester was fatally injured. Senate declares Trump's impeachment constitutional, begins proceedings The second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday with the US Senate declaring it constitutional with a 56-44 vote. Iran's spy chief says Tehran could seek nuclear arms if 'cornered' by West Iran’s intelligence minister said persistent Western pressure could push Tehran to fight back like a "cornered cat" and seek nuclear weapons, which the Islamic Republic has for years insisted it has no intention of ever developing. Rescue teams use drones in Uttarakhand's Tapovan tunnel The death toll in the disaster has risen to 31 with the recovery of five bodies on Tuesday with the state agencies informing that 175 people are still missing. After a month of investigation, WHO mission returns empty-handed from Wuhan The coronavirus jumped from animals to humans, it wasn't artificially engineered and the pandemic probably began in December 2019. While we have known this for months, it is a pathbreaking finding of a month-long investigation for the WHO team in Wuhan. Watch

Morning news brief: Myanmar anti-military protests, Trump impeachment trial, and more

<p>Here are the biggest stories of the morning - From Biden freezes controversial arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE, to Trump's coronavirus 'cure'. Click on the headline to read the full story.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-freezes-controversial-arms-deals-with-saudi-arabia-and-uae-359787"><strong>US President Joe Biden freezes controversial arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE</strong></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-warns-china-over-expansionism-in-asia-359774"><strong>US President Joe Biden warns China over expansionism in Asia</strong></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-coronavirus-cure-effective-on-uk-south-african-variants-359776"><strong>Donald Trump's coronavirus 'cure' effective on UK, South African variants</strong></a><br />
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Here are the biggest stories of the morning - From Biden freezes controversial arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE, to Trump's coronavirus 'cure'. Click on the headline to read the full story.

Here are the biggest stories of the morning - From Biden freezes controversial arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE, to Trump's coronavirus 'cure'. Click on the headline to read the full story. US President Joe Biden freezes controversial arms deals with Saudi Arabia and UAE US President Joe Biden warns China over expansionism in Asia Donald Trump's coronavirus 'cure' effective on UK, South African variants

Morning news brief: Biden freezes arms deal, Trump's coronavirus 'cure' and more

<p>Morning news brief: Biggest stories of the morning - From Biden's concerns over the arrest of Russian critic Navalny, to the death of Colombia's Defense Minister. Click on the headline to read the full story.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-raises-concerns-over-navalny-arrest-and-aggression-against-ukraine-to-russia-359545" hreflang="en">Biden raises concerns over Navalny arrest and 'aggression' against Ukraine to Russia</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-government-says-will-not-bow-to-curfew-riot-deploys-force-to-curb-looting-359547" hreflang="en">Dutch government says will not bow to curfew riot, deploys force to curb looting</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/republican-senators-signal-opposition-to-donald-trump-impeachment-359546" hreflang="en">Republican senators signal opposition to Donald Trump impeachment</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-crochet-doll-of-bernie-sanders-fetches-40000-in-online-auction-for-charity-359551" hreflang="en">Crochet doll of Bernie Sanders fetches $40,000 in online auction for charity</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombias-defense-minister-carlos-holmes-trujillo-dies-from-covid-19-at-age-69-359553" hreflang="en">Colombia's Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo dies from Covid-19 at age 69</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/elon-musk-and-jeff-bezos-are-fighting-against-each-other-over-space-real-estate-359556" hreflang="en">Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are fighting against each other over space real estate</a></p>

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<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Greece and France sign $3 billion fighter jet deal</strong></p>

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Morning news brief: Biggest stories of the morning - From Biden's concerns over the arrest of Russian critic Navalny, to the death of Colombia's Defense Minister.

Morning news brief: Biggest stories of the morning - From Biden's concerns over the arrest of Russian critic Navalny, to the death of Colombia's Defense Minister. Click on the headline to read the full story. Biden raises concerns over Navalny arrest and 'aggression' against Ukraine to Russia Dutch government says will not bow to curfew riot, deploys force to curb looting Republican senators signal opposition to Donald Trump impeachment Crochet doll of Bernie Sanders fetches $40,000 in online auction for charity Colombia's Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo dies from Covid-19 at age 69 Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are fighting against each other over space real estate Watch: Greece and France sign $3 billion fighter jet deal

Morning news brief: Biden expresses concern over Navalny's arrest, death of Colombia's defense minister, and more

<p>The top US intelligence official has labelled China the biggest threat to democracy and freedom worldwide since World War Two.The highest number of any individual government apart from India which has already made agreements for 1.6 billion doses while the EU has secured a further 1.585 billion. In a first, a Pakistan back UN resolution saw over half the members of the New York headquarter body not voting for.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-intel-chief-says-china-has-created-biologically-enhanced-super-soldiers-347331"><strong>US intel chief says China has created biologically enhanced super soldiers</strong></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-us-presidents-biden-agree-to-get-vaccinated-on-camera-to-spread-awareness-347341"><strong>Former US presidents, Biden agree to get vaccinated on camera to spread awareness</strong></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/major-embarrassment-for-pakistan-at-un-over-100-countries-decline-to-extend-support-to-resolution-backed-by-it-347332"><strong>Major embarrassment for Pakistan at UN: Over 100 countries decline to extend support to resolution backed by it</strong></a><br />
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The top US intelligence official has labelled China the biggest threat to democracy and freedom worldwide since World War Two.The highest number of any individual government apart from India which has already made agreements for 1.

The top US intelligence official has labelled China the biggest threat to democracy and freedom worldwide since World War Two.The highest number of any individual government apart from India which has already made agreements for 1.6 billion doses while the EU has secured a further 1.585 billion. In a first, a Pakistan back UN resolution saw over half the members of the New York headquarter body not voting for. US intel chief says China has created biologically enhanced super soldiers Former US presidents, Biden agree to get vaccinated on camera to spread awareness Major embarrassment for Pakistan at UN: Over 100 countries decline to extend support to resolution backed by it

Morning news brief: Super soldiers of China, Covid vaccine and more

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Violent clash at Galwan valley was ‘planned’ by Chinese government: Top US panel Ex-US Election cybersecurity chief should be taken out and shot, says Trump law

Violent clash at Galwan valley was ‘planned’ by Chinese government: Top US panel Ex-US Election cybersecurity chief should be taken out and shot, says Trump lawyer

Morning news brief: China planned Galwan, US election, Brexit and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfordastrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-to-undergo-new-global-trials-345677"><strong>Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to undergo new global trials</strong></a></p>

<p>The coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca will undergo a new global trial as questions remain of the claims whether it could protect up to 90 per cent of people | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfordastrazeneca-coronavirus-vaccine-to-undergo-new-global-trials-345677"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-hell-leave-if-biden-wins-electoral-college-vote-345673"><strong>Trump says he'll leave if Biden wins Electoral College vote</strong></a></p>

<p>Donald Trump has said he'd leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-hell-leave-if-biden-wins-electoral-college-vote-345673"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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<p>US President-elect Joe Biden and his team will soon face a crucial test as they begin transitioning into power | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-to-face-crucial-test-over-access-to-sensitive-information-as-he-transitions-into-power-345698"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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<p>Life has not been easy for Nisha Rao, a lawyer in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/from-begger-to-lawyer-nisha-aspires-to-become-pakistans-first-transgender-judge-345689">READ MORE</a></p>

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<p>Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan's last democratically elected leader and the great-grandson of the messianic figure who fought the British in the 19th century, has died of Covid-19. He was being treated in the United Arab Emirates | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudans-last-democratically-elected-pm-dies-of-covid-19-345675"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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<p>China on Friday said it would impose anti-dumping measures on Australian wine, in a further ramping up of tensions between Beijing and Canberra | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-imposes-anti-dumping-measures-on-australian-wine-345683"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>


Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to undergo new global trials The coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca will undergo a new global trial as questions remain of the claims whether it could protect up to 90 per cent of people | READ MORE Trump says he'll leave if Biden wins Electoral College vote Donald Trump has said he'd leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden | READ MORE Biden to face crucial test over access to sensitive information as he transitions into power US President-elect Joe Biden and his team will soon face a crucial test as they begin transitioning into power | READ MORE From begger to lawyer, Nisha aspires to become Pakistan's first transgender judge Life has not been easy for Nisha Rao, a lawyer in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi | READ MORE Sudan's last democratically elected PM dies of Covid-19 Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan's last democratically elected leader and the great-grandson of the messianic figure who fought the British in the 19th century, has died of Covid-19.

Oxford/AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine to undergo new global trials The coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca will undergo a new global trial as questions remain of the claims whether it could protect up to 90 per cent of people | READ MORE Trump says he'll leave if Biden wins Electoral College vote Donald Trump has said he'd leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden | READ MORE Biden to face crucial test over access to sensitive information as he transitions into power US President-elect Joe Biden and his team will soon face a crucial test as they begin transitioning into power | READ MORE From begger to lawyer, Nisha aspires to become Pakistan's first transgender judge Life has not been easy for Nisha Rao, a lawyer in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi | READ MORE Sudan's last democratically elected PM dies of Covid-19 Sadiq al-Mahdi, Sudan's last democratically elected leader and the great-grandson of the messianic figure who fought the British in the 19th century, has died of Covid-19. He was being treated in the United Arab Emirates | READ MORE China imposes anti-dumping measures on Australian wine China on Friday said it would impose anti-dumping measures on Australian wine, in a further ramping up of tensions between Beijing and Canberra | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Trump lays down condition to leave office, AstraZeneca's new trial and more

<p>India is racing ahead with work on its coronavirus vaccine. Serum Institute has said that Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for the general public by April 2021. US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy. And on Thursday, a man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen, German authorities said, leaving five injured.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-us-continues-to-battle-huge-uptick-as-it-sees-over-2200-new-deaths-344219"><strong>Coronavirus: US continues to battle huge uptick as it sees over 2,200 new deaths</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/08/153602-us-corona.jpg?itok=vux0e8zM" />The United States in the last 24 hours confirmed more than 2,200 coronavirus deaths, highest ever since May, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University tally on Thursday.</p>

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<p>US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy as the incumbent pressed on with a campaign to reverse his election loss through fraud claims and personal outreach to election authorities.</p>

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<p>A man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen on Thursday evening, German authorities said, leaving five injured.<br />
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India is racing ahead with work on its coronavirus vaccine. Serum Institute has said that Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for the general public by April 2021.

India is racing ahead with work on its coronavirus vaccine. Serum Institute has said that Oxford COVID-19 vaccine should be available for the general public by April 2021. US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy. And on Thursday, a man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen, German authorities said, leaving five injured. Here are the latest headlines you must not miss: Coronavirus: US continues to battle huge uptick as it sees over 2,200 new deaths The United States in the last 24 hours confirmed more than 2,200 coronavirus deaths, highest ever since May, according to a tally by the Johns Hopkins University tally on Thursday. Oxford COVID-19 vaccine to be available for Indians by April 2021: Serum Institute Chief India is racing ahead with work on its coronavirus vaccine as countries around the world sought to conquer the pandemic and rescue their economies. ‘I am confident he knows he hasn't won’: Joe Biden on Trump US President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday accused Donald Trump of brazenly damaging democracy as the incumbent pressed on with a campaign to reverse his election loss through fraud claims and personal outreach to election authorities. Germany stabbing attack: Five injured in Oberhausen, suspect arrested A man attacked several people with a knife in Oberhausen on Thursday evening, German authorities said, leaving five injured. In pics: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps unleashes new warship with drones, helicopters onboard

Morning news brief: Covid vaccine by April, Biden criticizes Trump, and more

<p>The US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has fired the Director of the&nbsp;US Department of Homeland Security Christopher Krebs after he had disputed Trump's claims of electoral fraud and has claimed that the&nbsp;recently-held&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US election 2020</a>&nbsp;were not manipulated. While Trump was firing the top official, his aides in the state of Nevada have asked the court to&nbsp;'halt' President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden's</a>&nbsp;win or declare Trump as the winner. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with the President-elect Joe Biden about COVID-19 response, Indo-pacific talks and more, and also congratulated the Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, who has Indian roots. While the US is busy in electing a president, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to achieve the aim of 'green Earth'.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-trump-fires-us-election-security-official-who-rejected-fraud-claims-343789" hreflang="en">President Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims</a></p>

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<p>The US Department of Homeland Security director Christopher Krebs, who had spearheaded a campaign to counter rumours about voter fraud in 2020 elections, has been fired by President Trump on Tuesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-to-ban-petrol-and-diesel-cars-from-2030-343799">UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2030</a></p>

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<p>The decision has come as a part of a 10-point plan for a "green industrial revolution", which will be unveiled by the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, November 18.</p>

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<p>Indian PM&nbsp;also conveyed congratulations for VP-elect Kamala Harris to Biden saying her, "success is a matter of great pride and inspiration for members of the vibrant Indian-American community."</p>

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The US President Donald Trump has fired the Director of the US Department of Homeland Security Christopher Krebs after he had disputed Trump's claims of electoral fraud and has claimed that the recently-held US election 2020 were not manipulated.

The US President Donald Trump has fired the Director of the US Department of Homeland Security Christopher Krebs after he had disputed Trump's claims of electoral fraud and has claimed that the recently-held US election 2020 were not manipulated. While Trump was firing the top official, his aides in the state of Nevada have asked the court to 'halt' President-elect Joe Biden's win or declare Trump as the winner. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a conversation with the President-elect Joe Biden about COVID-19 response, Indo-pacific talks and more, and also congratulated the Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, who has Indian roots. While the US is busy in electing a president, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has decided to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to achieve the aim of 'green Earth'. President Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims The US Department of Homeland Security director Christopher Krebs, who had spearheaded a campaign to counter rumours about voter fraud in 2020 elections, has been fired by President Trump on Tuesday. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to ban petrol and diesel cars from 2030 The decision has come as a part of a 10-point plan for a "green industrial revolution", which will be unveiled by the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday, November 18. Modi-Biden speak; discuss cooperation on COVID, Indo-pacific Indian PM also conveyed congratulations for VP-elect Kamala Harris to Biden saying her, "success is a matter of great pride and inspiration for members of the vibrant Indian-American community." Gravitas: Ethiopia Tigray conflict × Thailand: 41 people left injured in violent Bangkok protests ×

Morning news brief: Trump fires Christopher Krebs, Biden holds talks with Modi and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-arrested-in-shooting-of-priest-in-frances-lyon-339322"><strong>Suspect arrested in shooting of priest in France's Lyon</strong></a></p>

<p>A suspect was arrested on Saturday after an attacker with a shotgun shot a Greek Orthodox priest in the chest before fleeing in the French city of Lyon | <strong>READ MORE</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-final-weekend-before-nov-3-vote-trump-and-biden-press-closing-arguments-339318"><strong>On final weekend before Nov 3 vote, Trump and Biden press closing arguments</strong></a></p>

<p>The campaign for the November 3 vote in the United States -- largely muted by the pandemic -- is drawing to a close. And quite understanding the gravity of the election, a record 90 million people have already cast their early votes | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/on-final-weekend-before-nov-3-vote-trump-and-biden-press-closing-arguments-339318"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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<p>The Pentagon said today it has rescued American citizen Philip Walton from captivity in Nigeria | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-forces-free-american-hostage-philip-walton-in-nigeria-339305"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-declares-englands-second-stay-at-home-lockdown-339319"><strong>UK PM Johnson declares England's second stay-at-home lockdown</strong></a></p>

<p>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second stay-at-home lockdown across England, starting next November 5 | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-pm-johnson-declares-englands-second-stay-at-home-lockdown-339319"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-hear-your-anger-but-wont-accept-violence-macron-to-the-muslim-community-339320"><strong>'I hear your anger, but won't accept violence': Macron to the Muslim community</strong></a></p>

<p>President Emmanuel Macron sought to calm flaring tensions with Muslims around the world on Saturday, telling an Arab TV channel he understood that caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed could be shocking while lashing out at "lies" that the French state was behind them | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-hear-your-anger-but-wont-accept-violence-macron-to-the-muslim-community-339320"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-bond-star-sean-connery-passes-away-aged-90-339277"><strong>'James Bond' star Sean Connery passes away aged 90</strong></a></p>

<p>Hollywood legend Sean Connery has passed away. The man who enthralled millions with his swagger and smoothness. The man who started it all, the man who played the iconic James Bond for the first time on silver screen has left the mortal world | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-james-bond-star-sean-connery-passes-away-aged-90-339277"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/travellers-to-new-york-must-quarantine-for-three-days-then-get-coronavirus-test-339324"><strong>Travellers to New York must quarantine for three days, then get coronavirus test</strong></a></p>

<p>Most people arriving in New York state must quarantine for at least three full days before taking a coronavirus test, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/travellers-to-new-york-must-quarantine-for-three-days-then-get-coronavirus-test-339324"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ransomware-surge-imperils-hospitals-as-pandemic-intensifies-339331"><strong>Ransomware surge imperils hospitals as pandemic intensifies</strong></a></p>

<p>Hackers are stepping up attacks on health care systems with ransomware in the United States and other countries, creating new risks for medical care as the global coronavirus pandemic accelerates | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ransomware-surge-imperils-hospitals-as-pandemic-intensifies-339331"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>


Suspect arrested in shooting of priest in France's Lyon A suspect was arrested on Saturday after an attacker with a shotgun shot a Greek Orthodox priest in the chest before fleeing in the French city of Lyon | READ MORE On final weekend before Nov 3 vote, Trump and Biden press closing arguments The campaign for the November 3 vote in the United States -- largely muted by the pandemic -- is drawing to a close.

Suspect arrested in shooting of priest in France's Lyon A suspect was arrested on Saturday after an attacker with a shotgun shot a Greek Orthodox priest in the chest before fleeing in the French city of Lyon | READ MORE On final weekend before Nov 3 vote, Trump and Biden press closing arguments The campaign for the November 3 vote in the United States -- largely muted by the pandemic -- is drawing to a close. And quite understanding the gravity of the election, a record 90 million people have already cast their early votes | READ MORE US forces free American hostage Philip Walton in Nigeria The Pentagon said today it has rescued American citizen Philip Walton from captivity in Nigeria | READ MORE UK PM Johnson declares England's second stay-at-home lockdown UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second stay-at-home lockdown across England, starting next November 5 | READ MORE 'I hear your anger, but won't accept violence': Macron to the Muslim community President Emmanuel Macron sought to calm flaring tensions with Muslims around the world on Saturday, telling an Arab TV channel he understood that caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed could be shocking while lashing out at "lies" that the French state was behind them | READ MORE 'James Bond' star Sean Connery passes away aged 90 Hollywood legend Sean Connery has passed away. The man who enthralled millions with his swagger and smoothness. The man who started it all, the man who played the iconic James Bond for the first time on silver screen has left the mortal world | READ MORE Travellers to New York must quarantine for three days, then get coronavirus test Most people arriving in New York state must quarantine for at least three full days before taking a coronavirus test, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday | READ MORE Ransomware surge imperils hospitals as pandemic intensifies Hackers are stepping up attacks on health care systems with ransomware in the United States and other countries, creating new risks for medical care as the global coronavirus pandemic accelerates | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Lyon attack suspect arrested, final weekend before US election 2020, and more

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

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-massive-explosion-in-beirut-rises-to-78-pm-says-those-responsible-will-pay-318197" hreflang="en">Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay</a></p>

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<p>Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-massive-explosion-in-beirut-rises-to-78-pm-says-those-responsible-will-pay-318197">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-isaias-kills-four-in-us-leaves-over-28-million-homes-without-electricity-318202">Storm Isaias kills four in US, leaves over 2.8 million homes without power</a></p>

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<p>Tropical storm Isaias has killed at least four people so far, as it made its way through the US Atlantic Coast. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-isaias-kills-four-in-us-leaves-over-28-million-homes-without-electricity-318202">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-to-assist-lebanon-calls-the-beirut-explosion-an-attack-318203">Trump promises to assist Lebanon, calls the Beirut explosion an 'attack'</a></p>

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<p>United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to a massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut as a possible attack, and extended help to the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-to-assist-lebanon-calls-the-beirut-explosion-an-attack-318203">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-unclear-whether-us-government-will-get-cut-of-tiktok-sale-318229" hreflang="en">White House says unclear whether US government will get cut of TikTok sale</a></p>

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<p>White House officials on Tuesday could not say how the US&nbsp;government would receive a portion of the proceeds from any sale of TikTok's US&nbsp;operations, one day after President Donald Trump called for a cut of the money. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-unclear-whether-us-government-will-get-cut-of-tiktok-sale-318229">Read more</a></p>

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Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78.

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-sue-nevada-for-mail-in-ballots-317967">Trump threatens to sue Nevada for mail-in ballots</a></p>

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<p>As Nevada allowed the state to send mail-in ballots to every voter for the upcoming November Presidential elections, the US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue to the state.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaros-chief-of-staff-tests-positive-for-covid-19-317971">Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's Chief of Staff tests positive for COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>Netto has claimed that he is showing no symptoms but will remain in isolation until a new examination is carried out.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/notre-dames-grand-organs-dismantled-for-restoration-in-paris-317969">Notre Dame's grand organ's dismantled for restoration in Paris</a></p>

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<p>The organ was covered in soot and damaged by humidity, and not directly by the fires that damaged the roof of the Paris Cathedral.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spains-ex-king-juan-carlos-heads-for-exile-under-corruption-cloud-317966">Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos heads for exile under corruption cloud</a></p>

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<p>Spain's former king Juan Carlos, who is facing investigation at home and abroad for corruption, announced Monday that he will go into exile.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-astronauts-successfully-reach-earth-aboard-spacex-capsule-317709">NASA astronauts successfully reach Earth aboard SpaceX capsule</a></p>

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<p>The astronauts met their families and addressed the nation soon after, which was live broadcasted by NASA on its Twitter account.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/microsoft-confirms-exploring-buying-tiktok-in-us-after-trump-and-nadella-talk-317711">Microsoft confirms exploring buying TikTok in US after Trump and Nadella talk</a></p>

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<p>'Microsoft is prepared to continue discussions to explore a purchase of TikTok in the United States,' the US-based company&nbsp;said in a statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-coronavirus-extraordinarily-widespread-say-white-house-experts-317714">US coronavirus 'extraordinarily widespread', say White House experts</a></p>

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<p>'To everybody who lives in a rural area: You are not immune or protected from this virus,' said Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House task force coordinator</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kosovo-pm-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-317727">Kosovo PM tests positive for coronavirus</a></p>

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<p>"Today I did the test for the COVID-19 and tested positive," Kosovo PM Hoti wrote on his Facebook account.</p>

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NASA astronauts successfully reach Earth aboard SpaceX capsule The astronauts met their families and addressed the nation soon after, which was live broadcasted by NASA on its Twitter account.

NASA astronauts successfully reach Earth aboard SpaceX capsule The astronauts met their families and addressed the nation soon after, which was live broadcasted by NASA on its Twitter account. Microsoft confirms exploring buying TikTok in US after Trump and Nadella talk 'Microsoft is prepared to continue discussions to explore a purchase of TikTok in the United States,' the US-based company said in a statement. US coronavirus 'extraordinarily widespread', say White House experts 'To everybody who lives in a rural area: You are not immune or protected from this virus,' said Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House task force coordinator Kosovo PM tests positive for coronavirus "Today I did the test for the COVID-19 and tested positive," Kosovo PM Hoti wrote on his Facebook account. South California wildfire burns 12,000 acres of land; Hot condition to continue for next 3 days ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-am-ready-to-come-home-spacex-crew-dragon-undocks-from-iss-to-return-to-earth-317540">'I am ready to come home': SpaceX Crew Dragon undocks from ISS to return to Earth</a></p>

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<p>The two American astronauts' capsule is set to undock around 2334 GMT (7:30pm)</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-planning-to-go-anywhere-tiktok-responds-to-trumps-ban-announcement-317541">'Not planning to go anywhere': TikTok responds to Trump's ban announcement</a></p>

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<p>There have been local media reports claiming that Microsoft is in talks with the authorities for acquiring the app currently owned by the Chinese company.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/congressional-democrats-white-house-still-at-impasse-over-coronavirus-bill-317538">Congressional Democrats, White House still at impasse over coronavirus bill</a></p>

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<p>The officials will meet again on Monday, after their staff meet on Sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/uk-mulling-to-mint-a-coin-to-commemorate-mahatma-gandhi-317550">UK mulling to mint a coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi</a></p>

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<p>This comes close on the heels of British institutions beginning to re-examine their past as part of a global reassessment of history, colonialism and racism triggered by the death in May of a Black man, George Floyd, in the United States.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/un-wont-officially-use-or-endorse-nepals-new-map-that-shows-indian-territory-as-nepalese-317556">UN won't officially use or endorse Nepal's new map that shows Indian territory as Nepalese</a></p>

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'I am ready to come home': SpaceX Crew Dragon undocks from ISS to return to Earth The two American astronauts' capsule is set to undock around 2334 GMT (7:30pm) 'Not planning to go anywhere': TikTok responds to Trump's ban announcement There have been local media reports claiming that Microsoft is in talks with the authorities for acquiring the app currently owned by the Chinese company.

'I am ready to come home': SpaceX Crew Dragon undocks from ISS to return to Earth The two American astronauts' capsule is set to undock around 2334 GMT (7:30pm) 'Not planning to go anywhere': TikTok responds to Trump's ban announcement There have been local media reports claiming that Microsoft is in talks with the authorities for acquiring the app currently owned by the Chinese company. Congressional Democrats, White House still at impasse over coronavirus bill The officials will meet again on Monday, after their staff meet on Sunday. UK mulling to mint a coin to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi This comes close on the heels of British institutions beginning to re-examine their past as part of a global reassessment of history, colonialism and racism triggered by the death in May of a Black man, George Floyd, in the United States. UN won't officially use or endorse Nepal's new map that shows Indian territory as Nepalese ×

Morning News Brief: UK to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi, new deal for TikTok and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/people-die-every-day-jair-bolsonaro-asks-brazilians-to-face-up-to-coronavirus-317382">'People die every day': Jair Bolsonaro asks Brazilians to 'face up to' coronavirus</a></p>

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<p>'I knew I was going to catch it someday, as I think unfortunately nearly everyone here is going to catch it eventually. What are you afraid of? Face up to it,' Brazilian President said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-plans-to-order-sale-of-tiktok-microsoft-to-step-in-reports-317388">Trump plans to order sale of TikTok; Microsoft to step in: Reports</a></p>

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<p>'TikTok has become the latest target, but we are not the enemy,' the CEO said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-teenager-arrested-for-masterminding-massive-twitter-hack-317389">US teenager arrested for masterminding massive Twitter hack</a></p>

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<p>A Florida prosecutor identified the 17-year-old as Graham Clark of Tampa and charged him as an adult with 30 felony counts of fraud. Clark netted at least $100,000 from the scheme by using the celebrity accounts to solicit investments from unsuspecting Twitter users, state officials said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/portland-observes-peaceful-protests-and-no-arrests-as-feds-withdraw-317380">Portland observes peaceful protests and no arrests as feds withdraw</a></p>

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<p>This came few hours after the US President Donald Trump had openly criticised Brown for 'not doing her job'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-ravana-gets-a-role-in-the-upcoming-sri-lankan-election-317366">Gravitas: Ravana gets a role in the upcoming Sri Lankan election</a></p>

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'People die every day': Jair Bolsonaro asks Brazilians to 'face up to' coronavirus 'I knew I was going to catch it someday, as I think unfortunately nearly everyone here is going to catch it eventually.

'People die every day': Jair Bolsonaro asks Brazilians to 'face up to' coronavirus 'I knew I was going to catch it someday, as I think unfortunately nearly everyone here is going to catch it eventually. What are you afraid of? Face up to it,' Brazilian President said. Trump plans to order sale of TikTok; Microsoft to step in: Reports 'TikTok has become the latest target, but we are not the enemy,' the CEO said. US teenager arrested for masterminding massive Twitter hack A Florida prosecutor identified the 17-year-old as Graham Clark of Tampa and charged him as an adult with 30 felony counts of fraud. Clark netted at least $100,000 from the scheme by using the celebrity accounts to solicit investments from unsuspecting Twitter users, state officials said. Portland observes peaceful protests and no arrests as feds withdraw This came few hours after the US President Donald Trump had openly criticised Brown for 'not doing her job'. Gravitas: Ravana gets a role in the upcoming Sri Lankan election ×

Morning News Brief: Trump wants TikTok sold, peaceful protests in Portland and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-asks-federal-agents-to-stay-till-city-is-safe-criticises-oregon-governor-317127">Trump asks Federal agents to stay till city is safe; criticises Oregon governor</a></p>

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<p>The tweet has come a day after one day after the state and his administration reached a deal to phase out a federal law enforcement presence.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-to-address-un-in-person-this-september-un-envoy-317125">Donald Trump to address UN in person this September: UN envoy</a></p>

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<p>The annual high-level gathering this year was supposed to be a week-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-first-lady-tests-positive-for-covid-19-317123">Brazil's first lady tests positive for COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>Michelle is in good health and is being taken care of by the President's medical team,&nbsp;according to a statement by the President's team.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-appeals-court-agrees-to-rehear-ex-trumps-aide-michael-flynns-case-317129">US appeals court agrees to rehear ex-Trump's aide Michael Flynn's case</a></p>

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<p>All charged against Flynn were dropped despite his two affirmations of guilty plea for lying to the FBI in an interview over his Russia contacts.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-this-pakistani-man-killed-a-us-citizen-in-a-court-317114">Gravitas: This Pakistani man killed a US citizen in a court</a></p>

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Trump asks Federal agents to stay till city is safe; criticises Oregon governor The tweet has come a day after one day after the state and his administration reached a deal to phase out a federal law enforcement presence.

Trump asks Federal agents to stay till city is safe; criticises Oregon governor The tweet has come a day after one day after the state and his administration reached a deal to phase out a federal law enforcement presence. Donald Trump to address UN in person this September: UN envoy The annual high-level gathering this year was supposed to be a week-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. Brazil's first lady tests positive for COVID-19 Michelle is in good health and is being taken care of by the President's medical team, according to a statement by the President's team. US appeals court agrees to rehear ex-Trump's aide Michael Flynn's case All charged against Flynn were dropped despite his two affirmations of guilty plea for lying to the FBI in an interview over his Russia contacts. Gravitas: This Pakistani man killed a US citizen in a court ×

Morning News Brief: Feds to stay in Portland; Bolsonaro’s wife tests positive for covid and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/google-apple-facebook-amazon-tech-giant-ceos-testify-at-us-antitrust-hearing-316845" hreflang="en">Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon: Tech Giant CEOs testify at US antitrust hearing</a></p>

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<p>"Simply put, they have too much power," said Representative David Cicilline, a Democrat from Rhode Island who chairs the panel conducting a year-long investigation into the business practices of the four companies.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-move-to-withdraw-troops-from-germany-can-cost-billions-and-take-years-316871" hreflang="en">US move to withdraw troops from Germany can cost billions and take years</a></p>

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<p>Trump announced the decision on Wednesday, citing Berlin was not spending the NATO target of 2% of its GDP on defence and because Germany was taking "advantage" of the US.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lawmaker-louie-gohmert-tests-positive-for-covid-19-ahead-of-his-visit-to-texas-with-donald-trump-316847" hreflang="en">Lawmaker Louie Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of his visit to Texas with Donald Trump</a></p>

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<p>Gohmert was tested in the White House as he was to accompany Trump in a visit to Texas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-education-policy-2020-india-opens-door-for-foreign-universities-316861" hreflang="en">National Education Policy 2020: India opens door for foreign universities</a></p>

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<p>The change comes as part of a policy to increase public spending on education to nearly 6% of gross domestic product from around 4% now.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-erdogan-pushes-law-to-censor-social-media-in-turkey-316842" hreflang="en">Gravitas: Erdogan pushes law to censor social media in Turkey</a></p>

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Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon: Tech Giant CEOs testify at US antitrust hearing "Simply put, they have too much power," said Representative David Cicilline, a Democrat from Rhode Island who chairs the panel conducting a year-long investigation into the business practices of the four companies.

Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon: Tech Giant CEOs testify at US antitrust hearing "Simply put, they have too much power," said Representative David Cicilline, a Democrat from Rhode Island who chairs the panel conducting a year-long investigation into the business practices of the four companies. US move to withdraw troops from Germany can cost billions and take years Trump announced the decision on Wednesday, citing Berlin was not spending the NATO target of 2% of its GDP on defence and because Germany was taking "advantage" of the US. Lawmaker Louie Gohmert tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of his visit to Texas with Donald Trump Gohmert was tested in the White House as he was to accompany Trump in a visit to Texas. National Education Policy 2020: India opens door for foreign universities The change comes as part of a policy to increase public spending on education to nearly 6% of gross domestic product from around 4% now. WATCH| Gravitas: Erdogan pushes law to censor social media in Turkey ×

Morning News Brief: Antitrust hearing, India's new education policy and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-back-to-his-old-ways-tweets-and-touts-questionable-coronavirus-theories-316591" hreflang="en">Trump back to his old ways; tweets and touts questionable coronavirus theories</a></p>

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<p>Trump, almost a week back,&nbsp;admitted things were going to "get worse before they get better."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-australia-seek-new-military-cooperation-as-tensions-soar-with-china-316595" hreflang="en">US, Australia seek new military cooperation as tensions soar with China</a></p>

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<p>The two countries are set to build ties across a slew of defense areas including hypersonic, electronic and space-based warfare.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-environmental-activists-were-killed-every-week-in-2019-across-the-globe-316602" hreflang="en">Four environmental activists were killed every week in 2019 across the globe</a></p>

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<p>In Colombia and Philippines alone, over 212 people were killed last year</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-us-states-see-record-covid-19-deaths-latinos-hit-hard-in-california-316587" hreflang="en">Four US states see record COVID-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California</a></p>

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<p>Florida saw 191 coronavirus deaths in the prior 24 hours, its highest single-day rise yet, the state health department said.</p>

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Trump back to his old ways; tweets and touts questionable coronavirus theories Trump, almost a week back, admitted things were going to "get worse before they get better.

Trump back to his old ways; tweets and touts questionable coronavirus theories Trump, almost a week back, admitted things were going to "get worse before they get better." US, Australia seek new military cooperation as tensions soar with China The two countries are set to build ties across a slew of defense areas including hypersonic, electronic and space-based warfare. Four environmental activists were killed every week in 2019 across the globe In Colombia and Philippines alone, over 212 people were killed last year Four US states see record COVID-19 deaths, Latinos hit hard in California Florida saw 191 coronavirus deaths in the prior 24 hours, its highest single-day rise yet, the state health department said. WATCH | Gravitas: Will India ban PUBG Mobile? ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-coronavirus-cases-cross-163-million-death-toll-at-651902-316378"><strong>Global virus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh curbs</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/03/29/134793-untitled-design-19.jpg?itok=EDSXlk_0" />Officials around the world reintroduced a raft of restrictions Monday — from beach closures to quarantine measures — to try to tamp down coronavirus hotspots as the official global death toll passed 650,000.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/modernas-covid-vaccine-could-be-ready-for-use-by-year-end-us-316375"><strong>Moderna's COVID vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US&nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<p>Moderna's vaccine against COVID-19 could be rolled out by the end of this year, US officials said on Monday, after the drugmaker announced the start of a 30,000-subject trial to demonstrate it is safe and effective, the final hurdle prior to approval by global regulators.<br />
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Global virus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh curbs Officials around the world reintroduced a raft of restrictions Monday — from beach closures to quarantine measures — to try to tamp down coronavirus hotspots as the official global death toll passed 650,000.

Global virus deaths pass 650,000 as new surges prompt fresh curbs Officials around the world reintroduced a raft of restrictions Monday — from beach closures to quarantine measures — to try to tamp down coronavirus hotspots as the official global death toll passed 650,000. Moderna's COVID vaccine could be ready for use by year end: US Moderna's vaccine against COVID-19 could be rolled out by the end of this year, US officials said on Monday, after the drugmaker announced the start of a 30,000-subject trial to demonstrate it is safe and effective, the final hurdle prior to approval by global regulators.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-rejects-trumps-proposal-to-let-russia-back-into-g7-foreign-minister-316152"><strong>Germany rejects Trump's proposal to let Russia back into G7: Foreign Minister</strong></a><br />
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<p>Germany has rejected a proposal by US President Donald Trump to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin back into the Group of Seven (G7) most advanced economies, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a newspaper interview published on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-australias-migration-intake-to-drop-in-2020-21-indians-affected-316151"><strong>Coronavirus: Australia's migration intake to drop in 2020-21, Indians affected</strong></a><br />
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<p>Australia's migration intake will drop significantly to 31,000 in 2020-21 from 232,000 in 2018-19 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, impacting thousands of Indians planning to emigrate to this country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/worldwide-coronavirus-cases-cross-16-million-death-toll-at-647846-316155"><strong>Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 16 million, death toll at 647,846</strong></a><br />
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<p>While European countries are reopening their borders, the virus is on the rise in the US, India, and Latin America. According to Johns Hopkins University, there are at least 16.1 million infected worldwide, while the global death toll has surpassed 600,000.<br />
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Germany rejects Trump's proposal to let Russia back into G7: Foreign Minister Germany has rejected a proposal by US President Donald Trump to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin back into the Group of Seven (G7) most advanced economies, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a newspaper interview published on Monday.

Germany rejects Trump's proposal to let Russia back into G7: Foreign Minister Germany has rejected a proposal by US President Donald Trump to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin back into the Group of Seven (G7) most advanced economies, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in a newspaper interview published on Monday. Coronavirus: Australia's migration intake to drop in 2020-21, Indians affected Australia's migration intake will drop significantly to 31,000 in 2020-21 from 232,000 in 2018-19 due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, impacting thousands of Indians planning to emigrate to this country. Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 16 million, death toll at 647,846 While European countries are reopening their borders, the virus is on the rise in the US, India, and Latin America. According to Johns Hopkins University, there are at least 16.1 million infected worldwide, while the global death toll has surpassed 600,000.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hope-to-avoid-expensive-arms-race-between-us-russia-and-china-trump-tells-putin-315584"><strong>Hope to avoid 'expensive' arms race between US, Russia and China, Trump tells Putin</strong></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-houston-consulate-was-hub-of-spying-us-secretary-of-state-mike-pompeo-315582"><strong>'China's Houston consulate was hub of spying': US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo</strong></a><br />
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<p>US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the China’s consulate in Houston was a hub of spying and Intellectual Property theft.&nbsp;</p>

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Hope to avoid 'expensive' arms race between US, Russia and China, Trump tells Putin President Donald Trump told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday he wanted to avoid a costly arms race with Russia and China and hoped for progress in arms control negotiations, the White House said.

Hope to avoid 'expensive' arms race between US, Russia and China, Trump tells Putin President Donald Trump told Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday he wanted to avoid a costly arms race with Russia and China and hoped for progress in arms control negotiations, the White House said. 'China's Houston consulate was hub of spying': US Secretary of state Mike Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday that the China’s consulate in Houston was a hub of spying and Intellectual Property theft. Israeli firm developing 'front line' 30-second COVID-19 breath test An Israeli company is developing a "front line" COVID-19 breathalyser test that gives results in 30 seconds, amid protests in the country regarding the governments handling of the pandemic.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-has-a-chance-to-attract-global-supply-away-from-china-says-us-315264" hreflang="en">India has a chance to attract global supply away from China, says US</a></p>

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<p>US-China relations -- already strained over the coronavirus pandemic, the situation in Hong Kong and trade -- took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when Washington ordered that Beijing shut its consulate in Houston.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-calls-trump-first-racist-president-of-the-united-states-315267">Joe Biden calls Trump 'first' racist president of the United States</a></p>

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<p>At the event, Biden blasted Trump and "his spread of racism" when a questioner complained of racism surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and mentioned the president referring to it as the "China virus."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-announces-surge-of-federal-forces-to-crime-plagued-us-cities-315259">Donald Trump announces ‘surge’ of federal forces to crime-plagued US cities</a></p>

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<p>"I'm announcing a surge of federal law enforcement into communities plagued by violent crime," Donald Trump said at the White House.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-pay-pfizer-biontech-195-billion-for-covid-19-vaccine-315271" hreflang="en">US to pay Pfizer, BioNTech $1.95 billion for COVID-19 vaccine</a></p>

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<p>The contract for 100 million doses of the vaccine amounts to a $39 price tag for what is likely to be a two-dose course of treatment.</p>

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<p>"As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder," wrote Kim on Instagram on Wednesday.</p>

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India has a chance to attract global supply away from China, says US US-China relations -- already strained over the coronavirus pandemic, the situation in Hong Kong and trade -- took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when Washington ordered that Beijing shut its consulate in Houston.

India has a chance to attract global supply away from China, says US US-China relations -- already strained over the coronavirus pandemic, the situation in Hong Kong and trade -- took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when Washington ordered that Beijing shut its consulate in Houston. Joe Biden calls Trump 'first' racist president of the United States At the event, Biden blasted Trump and "his spread of racism" when a questioner complained of racism surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and mentioned the president referring to it as the "China virus." Donald Trump announces ‘surge’ of federal forces to crime-plagued US cities "I'm announcing a surge of federal law enforcement into communities plagued by violent crime," Donald Trump said at the White House. US to pay Pfizer, BioNTech $1.95 billion for COVID-19 vaccine The contract for 100 million doses of the vaccine amounts to a $39 price tag for what is likely to be a two-dose course of treatment. Kim Kardashian asks for compassion as Kanye West struggles with bi-polar disorder "As many of you know, Kanye has bi-polar disorder," wrote Kim on Instagram on Wednesday. WATCH| Gravitas: What if you could defy ageing? ×

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-coronavirus-cases-rise-by-more-than-60000-in-one-day-to-surpass-376-million-johns-hopkins-university-314513" hreflang="en">US coronavirus cases rise by more than 60,000 in one day to surpass 3.76 million: Johns Hopkins University<br />
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-xinjiang-province-declared-as-wartime-situation-after-sudden-spike-in-covid-19-cases-314510" hreflang="en">China's Xinjiang province declared as 'wartime situation' after sudden spike in COVID-19 cases</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/confederate-flags-not-about-racism-but-about-freedom-of-speech-donald-trump-314522" hreflang="en">Confederate flags not about 'racism', but about 'freedom of speech': Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/united-arab-emirates-launches-mission-to-mars-314516" hreflang="en">United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/florida-coronavirus-cases-surge-for-fifth-day-as-trump-pledges-outbreak-will-be-under-control-314514" hreflang="en">Florida coronavirus cases surge for fifth day as Trump pledges outbreak will be under control</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-cases-of-covid-19-jumps-to-144-million-death-toll-crosses-600000-314509" hreflang="en">Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 14.4 million; death toll crosses 600,000</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanye-west-holds-chaotic-opening-of-2020-presidential-bid-314511" hreflang="en">Kanye West holds chaotic opening of 2020 presidential bid</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong>Floods in China: After pandemic Wuhan reels under floods</strong></p>

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US coronavirus cases rise by more than 60,000 in one day to surpass 3.76 million: Johns Hopkins University China's Xinjiang province declared as 'wartime situation' after sudden spike in COVID-19 cases Confederate flags not about 'racism', but about 'freedom of speech': Donald Trump United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars Florida coronavirus cases surge for fifth day as Trump pledges outbreak will be under control Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 14.

US coronavirus cases rise by more than 60,000 in one day to surpass 3.76 million: Johns Hopkins University China's Xinjiang province declared as 'wartime situation' after sudden spike in COVID-19 cases Confederate flags not about 'racism', but about 'freedom of speech': Donald Trump United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars Florida coronavirus cases surge for fifth day as Trump pledges outbreak will be under control Global cases of COVID-19 jumps to 14.4 million; death toll crosses 600,000 Kanye West holds chaotic opening of 2020 presidential bid Floods in China: After pandemic Wuhan reels under floods

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