The population in America's big jails and state prisons plunged by 170,000 this spring amid the coronavirus pandemic, Reuters has found in a survey of facilities around the country. All told, localities and states held 11% fewer inmates in their custody.

US jails free thousands amid COVID-19, reform push takes root

The U.S. envoy for Afghanistan said on Tuesday that violence there was too high and the Kabul government and Taliban insurgents must work harder toward forging a ceasefire at their peace talks.

US special envoy calls for urgent reduction of violence in Afghanistan

With less than a week before Election Day, President Donald Trump held an in-person campaign rally in Goodyear, Arizona, on Wednesday (October 28) despite a U.S. surge in COVID-19 cases and criticism he is prioritizing his re-election above the health of his supporters.

Trump predicts no Thanksgiving if Biden wins, at rally in Arizona

Mythical sambista Moacyr Luz is back on stage with his band Samba do Trabalhador, or the "Workers' Samba", after Rio de Janeiro's mayor greenlit the return of samba jam sessions following a seven-month virus halt, although the traditional "roda" (circle) will change format to avoid physical contact.

Samba makes cautious return in Rio as virus lockdown eases

Boeing Co unveiled a fourth straight quarterly loss and deeper job cuts on Wednesday as the coronavirus pandemic and the lengthy grounding of its 737 MAX continued to hammer revenue.

Boeing deepens job cuts as twin crises extend losses

Thailand’s parliament lost its first transgender MP on Wednesday after her seat was revoked in what critics called a political move against supporters of the kingdom’s pro-democracy movement.

Thailand's first transgender MP dismissed amid government crackdown

With exports to China under investigation, lacklustre sales in the US and COVID-19 shutdowns denting restaurant sales everywhere, Australia's winemakers are turning to a traditional revenue source to turn a dollar: the cellar door.

Australian winemakers look past China, US woes and toast the home market

British luxury car maker Aston Martin AML.L is testing investor appetite for risky assets days before the U.S. election with a 840-million-pound ($1.1 billion) junk bond sale, one of the largest deals of its kind in Europe this year.

Aston Martin tests skittish market with $1 billion junk bond sale

A proposed anti-discrimination law that specifically recognises LGBT+ hate crimes in Italy is set to be voted on in the lower house of parliament later on Tuesday (October 27).

Will Italy introduce its first ever LGBT+ hate crime law?

Belgium's former King Albert has met his daughter Delphine for the first time, after she won a seven-year legal battle to prove that he is her father, earning recognition as a princess.

Belgium's former King Albert meets estranged daughter for first time

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday the Chinese Communist Party has brought "bad deals" to Sri Lanka.

Mike Pompeo: US is a friend while China is a predator

India and the US are expanding their defence partnership to tackle China's military aggression. A key military pact was inked in Delhi today. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you how the Basic Exchange & Cooperation Agreement (BECA) helps India in the ongoing border standoff with China.

Gravitas: India-China standoff: How Indo-US military pact helps Indian forces

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate handed President Donald Trump a major pre-election political victory on Monday by confirming his Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, with the White House planning a celebratory event afterward.

US Senate confirms Trump's Supreme Court pick Barrett

Anandaloy is a community centre in Bangladesh designed by Anna Heringer, who has won the second edition of the prestigious Obel Award.

South Asia Diary: Bangladesh's rammed Earth community centre

Seven persons killed and 70 kids were reportedly injured when a blast went off inside a seminary in capital city Peshawar of Pakistan's northwest region. The bast was reported near a Madrasa at the Dir Colony of Peshawar. Children and Maulavis (instructors) are among the victims as the blast took place when the classes were underway at the religious school.

Bomb blast in seminary in Pakistan's Peshawar

Wind-driven walls of flame spurred mass evacuations in Southern California and left two firefighters badly injured on Monday, as hundreds of thousands of residents endured a second day of power shutoffs meant to counter heightened fire risks from gusty, dry weather.

Southern California wildfires prompt mass evacuations, two firefighters injured

German business morale fell for the first time in six months in October, weighed down by companies' concerns about rising coronavirus infection rates that are making them more cautious about the coming months, a survey showed on Monday.

German business morale falls on virus angst as rebound fades

Archery is the beloved national sport in the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan, seeped in legends about how bows and arrows were used to hunt prey and destroy evil spirits

South Asia Diary: Living by the bow and arrow in Bhutan

British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc plans to temporarily close factories, reduce working hours and cut benefits as part of new cost-cutting measures, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Rolls-Royce to temporarily close factories, cut benefits - FT

In just 15 years, Croatia's Istrian peninsula in the northern Adriatic has become one of the world's best producers of olive oil, decorated with top industry awards.

Croatia's Istria is now producing some of the world's best olive oil

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo on Sunday boarded the flight for the trip to India for the third edition of the two-plus-two ministerial dialogue, that begins in New Delhi. The visit comes a week before the American presidential election scheduled on November 3.

India-US 2+2 talks: LAC standoff on the agenda

Pompeo, Esper to meet Rajnath Singh and S Jaishankar

US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo reached New Delhi on Monday ahead of the 2+2 ministerial level meet with Indian ministers.

India-US strategic dialogue: Pompeo, Esper will meet Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo & Defence Secretary Mark Esper to arrive in India today

Vice President Mike Pence travelled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Sunday (October 25) where he urged supporters to "stay in the fight," a day after several members of his staff tested positive for coronavirus.

US Vice President Mike Pence hits campaign trail after staff test positive for COVID-19

In this video, Palki Sharma Upadhyay exclusively speaks to Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia in WION's Global leadership series.

WION in exclusive conversation with Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Armenia

Pakistan's united opposition is holding a mega rally in Quetta made the government crack down. Today, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will also be addressing this rally.

Pakistan: Opposition holds rally in Quetta, Nawaz Sharif to address today in rally

A defining moment in Thailand's growing protest movement started with the unannounced arrival of a champagne-coloured Rolls Royce stretch limousine on a Bangkok street.

Rocket-high sales for street vendors in Thailand

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden brace for the final Presidential Debate 2020, the president is unhappy with the newly added mute feature & the third debate moderator Kristen Welker. Who is Kristen Welker & why is the President angry before the final showdown? Susan Tehrani explains.

US Election 2020: Bracing for last verbal battle

In the western region of the key swing state Pennsylvania, a roadside farmhouse has been converted into a shrine for Donald Trump. the faithful GOP voters who call themselves the 'Trump Nation' visit & collect merchandise from the newly built Shrine. WION reports.

US Election 2020: 'Trump nation' in rural Pennsylvania

Infuriated by Barack Obama's triggering rally address, Donald Trump attacked his predecessor in his campaign in the state of North Carolina. Trump portrayed himself as a Lone Warrior against the Democrats. WION reports.

US Election 2020: Infuriated President attacks predecessor

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