Scientists on Monday said initial trial results for Pfizer Inc and BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine far outpaced their expectations for protection against a completely new disease, but that many questions remain unanswered.

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: What does '90% effective' mean?

Work to distribute the experimental COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE is gearing up after the companies announced successful interim data earlier on Monday, but it will not be coming to local pharmacies for the general public any time soon.

Why Pfizer’s ultra-cold COVID-19 vaccine will not be at the local pharmacy any time soon

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said it was urgently necessary for Europe to reform the open-border Schengen area in light of recent terrorist attacks.

Germany's Merkel urges European border reform after extremist attacks

The United States reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases for the seventh day in a row on Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally, while the number of deaths surged to their highest daily count since August.

US reports over 200,000 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Hong Kong disqualified four opposition members of its legislature on Wednesday for endangering security, raising the prospect of a walk-out by pro-democracy legislators who oppose what they see as Beijing's ever tighter grip on the city.

Hong Kong disqualifies four legislators for 'endangering security'

The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) obtained the majority in Bihar assembly elections with BJP putting up a winning performance. The BJP emerged victorious on as many as 74 seats while the JD (U) managed to win on 43 seats. Smaller allies, the HAM and the VIP won four seats each.

Bihar Polls: NDA bags 125 seats in Bihar's Assembly election

Counting of votes got underway Tuesday morning for the three-phase Bihar assembly elections that may herald a new era in state politics, with exit polls predicting a victory for the RJD-led Grand Alliance.

Bihar Assembly election 2020: Counting of votes underway

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia said they have signed a deal with to end the military conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region after more than a month of bloodshed.

Azeris celebrate after Nagorno-Karabakh conflict deal signed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday (November 9) authorized emergency use of Eli Lilly and Co's experimental COVID-19 antibody treatment for non-hospitalized patients older than 65 or who have certain chronic medical conditions.

US allows emergency use of first COVID-19 antibody drug

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is in the final stages of reviewing proposed changes to Boeing Co's 737 MAX and expects to complete the process in the "coming days," the agency's chief told Reuters on Monday.

FAA in final stages of Boeing 737 MAX review

Pfizer vaccine news sends stock markets soaring

Counting of votes got under way Tuesday morning for the three-phase Bihar assembly elections that may herald a new era in state politics, with exit polls predicting a victory for the RJD-led Grand Alliance.

Counting begins for Bihar polls; results may be delayed due to additional poll stations

Pakistan restored a 129-year-old Moto Tunnel for tourists after its revival at the Ayubia National Park in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Pakistan restores 129-year-old British-era Moto Tunnel for tourists

Villagers and the Sri Lankan navy worked throughout the night to refloat beached whales, but not all were saved and carcasses of some lay scattered on the beach on Tuesday (November 3).

Sri Lankan navy, villagers work through night to rescue stranded whales

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had "terminated" Defense Secretary Mark Esper, signaling he may use his final months in office after defeat at the polls to settle scores within his administration.

Donald Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper

Pfizer Inc's experimental COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective based on initial trial results, the drugmaker said on Monday, a major victory in the war against a virus that has killed over a million people and battered the world's economy.

Pfizer vaccine trial success signals breakthrough in pandemic battle

The results of the 243 Assembly seats in Bihar, voting for which took place in three phases on October 28, November 3, and November 7 will be declared on Tuesday.

Bihar Assembly election 2020: Counting of votes begins at 8am IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to emerge as the single-largest party in Bihar polls as it is leading on 73 seats in the state, as per the Election Commission of India's initial trends.

Bihar Assembly election 2020: Trends indicate BJP set to emerge as single-largest party

India's antitrust body on Monday ordered an investigation into allegations that Alphabet Inc's Google was abusing its market position to promote its payments app as well as forcing app developers to use its in-app payment system.

India's antitrust body orders investigation into Google payments app

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden continue their tussle for power, the US is witnessing a major spike in cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus. Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more about America's second wave.

Gravitas: As Trump-Biden battle for power, COVID-19 cases spike in America

The Trump camp has lost two legal fights over claims of voter fraud. But on the internet, Trump's claims have taken a life of their own. Palki Sharma Upadhyay takes you inside the alternative reality of the US election, where Americans believe voter fraud is real.

Gravitas: Trump's claims of voter fraud take a life of their own

Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on Friday (November 6) said he expects a recount due to the small margin for the presidential election in the battleground state, where Democrat Joe Biden has a small lead over President Donald Trump of just over 1,000 votes.

Georgia results to undergo a recount in US presidential election

Democrat Joe Biden expanded his narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia on Friday, putting him on the verge of winning the White House three days after polls closed.

Biden close to White House victory as he builds leads in Pennsylvania, Georgia

Why is Donald Trump battling for the Presidency, when a defeat looks imminent? Palki Sharma Upadhyay decodes the situation in the United States with Simon Marks in Washington DC.

Gravitas: Decoding the election nightmare in America

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