Democratic Leader Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is being criticised for donning luxury clothing worth $14,000. Is Cortez's photoshoot another example of champagne socialism?

Gravitas: Socialist leaders and a life of luxury

China's military aggression has led to an unexpected outcome. The US Defence Industry is picking up major contracts from American allies.

Gravitas: China's military aggression boosts demand for American weapons

Jeremy Corbyn has been suspended from the Labour party for anti-Semitism. Corbyn has called his suspension politically motivated.

Gravitas: UK's Labour Party suspends Jeremy Corbyn

At a Florida rally, Donald Trump joined by FLOTUS, spoke for over an hour in 87-degree heat. Fire trucks sprayed water & ambulances attended to fainting Trump supporters.

Gravitas: Trump's Florida rally sends a dozen attendees to hospital

Does Emmanuel Macron want to introduce a 'uniform civil code' in France? What implications will his new law have on other countries? Is France setting a precedent for secular democracies to follow?

Gravitas: What is Macron's plan to counter radical Islam?

7000 soldiers are now guarding schools and places of worship in France. French Interior Minister says the country is at war with an enemy 'that's both inside & outside' - as the Islamist backlash against Emmanuel Macron continues.

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron says France is under attack

The terrorist behind the attack in Nice was a Tunisian national. The beheading in Paris was carried out by a Chechen teen. Will the latest wave of terrorist attacks revive the old debate around immigrants in France?

Gravitas: Refugees behind terror attacks in France

French police said an Orthodox priest has been wounded in a shooting incident in Lyon with the attacker having fled the scene.

France: Priest attacked in Lyon, attacker flees after shooting

#GravitasPlus with WION's Palki | 2 beheadings in 2 weeks, 7 terror attacks in 10 months, Islamic terrorism is haunting France once again. It has reignited the debate over free speech & blasphemy. Who will draw the line?

Gravitas Plus: France battles Islamic extremism

Brazil has now come up with an unique solution where people will be able to enjoy the theatre performance & will same time stay safe from the COVID-19 infection. Watch the report to know more.

Theatres reopen with restrictions ; Actors wear face masks & do not touch each other

A Saudi Arabian man in a speeding car crashed into the outer gates of Mecca’s Grand Mosque late Friday night, the country’s state-run news agency reported.

Saudi Arabian man crashes car into gates of Mecca’s Grand Mosque

The suspect, 21, had an Italian Red Cross document, issued after he arrived on the Italian island of Lampedusa by migrant boat last month.

France church attacker arrived in Europe from Tunisia days ago

Trump's covid vaccine announcement was made during the presidential debate with Democratic challenger Joe Biden for the final time before the elections.

Covid vaccine ready and expected within weeks, claims Trump

Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but is populated and controlled by ethnic Armenians.

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to defuse Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

From Pakistan to Russia and Lebanon, Muslims held more protests Friday to show their anger at caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad that were recently republished in a French newspaper

France tightens security after deadly church attack in Nice

After roiling for two days following the killing of of a black man, Philadelphia city council restricts Philadelphia Police Department. The use of pepper spray, rubber bullets & tear gas has been banned. Will the new rules calm Philadelphia down?

Philadelphia Council restricts police force | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

The US Election 2020 has drawn renewed attention on the demographic shifts & change in electorate composition. 2020 witnesses a growing population of first-time voters, ethnic & racial minorities. How will the demographic changes affect election results?

Surge in young & minority voters | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

In the historic US Election 2020 over 82 million Americans have already voted. Election night is expected to bring confusion & anxiety to voters & election officials. There is rise in the controversy of counting mail-in ballots post November 3rd. WION reports.

Will votes received post Nov 3rd be counted? | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

Just 4 days before election, U.S. economy reports a record growth for the third quarter of 2020. Donald Trump uses the report as a score card for his administration. But with millions still out of work & no stimulus in sight, What does this projection mean for citizens?

Trump uses economic report as score card | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

A strong earthquake of magnitude of up 7.0 struck the Aegean Sea on Friday and was felt in both Turkey and Greece, local and international observatories said.

Strong earthquake of magnitude 7.0 strikes Aegean Sea

With election day inching closer the opinion charts are tightening. Over 73 million Americans have already voted & the poll trends are showing a dramatic shift. With just 5 days before polls, the gap between Donald Trump & Joe Biden is closing in. WION reports.

Who is leading in battleground states? | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

For the most important elections in the history of America, Hollywood celebrities have started opening up about their political opinions. Some are using social media to announce their favourite candidates, while others are asking people to vote. WION reports.

Can celebrities sway election results? | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

The US Election 2020 is the most expensive election in the American history. The cost of this year's federal election is set to hit $14 billion mark. The 2020 presidential race has shattered all past records & campaign teams are splurging like there's no tomorrow. WION reports.

It's raining money for 2020 election campaigns | U.S. Election 2020 New York Direct

Corbyn denounced the report, which highlighted numerous complaints made during his tenure, saying they were “dramatically overstated for political reasons”.

Jeremy Corbyn suspended from Labour party over response to anti-Semitism allegations

Prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was not keen to meet US State Secretary Mike Pompeo, minister Wimal Weerawansa has said

WION Dispatch: Mahinda Rajapaksa was not keen to meet US State Secretary Pompeo

With Belarus still rocked by protests against President Alexander Lukashenko, the strongman leader promoted the Minsk police chief to new interior minister on Thursday.

Belarus: Lukashenko closes borders amid security shakeup

Germany is on the verge of imposing new coronavirus restrictions after a record rise in infections.

Germany imposes partial lockdown for November to restrict spread of coronavirus

President Donald Trump and Joe Biden are holding dueling rallies on Thursday in the key battleground state of Florida

US Election 2020: Donald Trump, Joe Biden hold dueling Florida rallies

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Thursday said Muslims have the right “to be angry and to kill millions of French people for the massacres of the past”.

Twitter removes former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad’s post justifying attack in France

The US state department has notified Congress that it intends to sell 50 F35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates, after Israel agreed last week to drop its objections.

US moves ahead with sale of 50 F-35 fighter jets to the UAE

In this episode of U.S. Election Dialogues we talk about the China factor in U.S. Elections.

U.S. Election Dialogues | Race to the White House | Oct 28, 2020 | WION

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