In a landmark, Pope Francis move has endorsed same-sex civil unions. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the Vatican is not surprised.

Gravitas: Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions

Anti-police protesters in Nigeria are being met with more police brutality. On Monday, security forces opened fire at a toll gate near Lagos - killing at least 12 protesters. Is the situation slipping out of President M Buhari's hands? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Unrest spreads after shooting of protesters in Nigeria

A second wave is sweeping through major countries across the world: +Major European Countries are imposing restrictions again +Spain & France have reached 1 million cases +US could be staring at a 'third surge' in cases WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus Pandemic, Tracking the second wave

The Vatican has abandoned the Christians of China. Beijing & the Holy See have announced a 2-year extension of a 2018 agreement on the appointment of Chinese bishops. WION's Palki Sharma asks: Why is Pope Francis turning a blind eye to China's atrocities on Christians?

Gravitas: Vatican-China renew 'power-sharing' deal

Why Saudi citizens are boycotting Turkish Goods. Saudi supermarkets are taking Turkish products off their shelves. Riyadh's allies could follow suit. Will the boycott hurt Turkey's struggling economy? WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Saudis boycott Turkish goods

October 22 is an important but seldom discussed day in Indian history. It was on this day in 1947 when the first attack on Independent India took place. WION's Palki Sharma tells you the story of the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir.

Gravitas: The story of the 1947 tribal invasion of Kashmir

Mosul's football club in northern Iraq lies in ruins. The region was destroyed under ISIS occupation and the footballers have nowhere to showcase their talent. Watch report.

Mosul stadium damaged under ISIS rule of city: Footballers in Mosul have no stadium to train in

Poland's constitutional tribunal has ruled that abortion due to foetal defects will now be unconstitutional. Banning the most common of the few legal grounds for pregnancy termination in the pre-dominantly catholic country.

Abortion due to foetal defects termed unconstitutional in Poland

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for protesters to stop demonstration & engage with the government.

Protest against police brutality in Nigeria: Nigerian President addresses the nation

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa succeeded in a bid to restore sweeping executive powers to his office after his government won a super majority vote to amend the constitution. watch report.

Rajapaksa gets sweeping powers: Rajapaksa can now appoint the judges

Huawei facing intense scrutiny from United States over ties with the Chinese military. Huawei's revenue growth has now slowed significantly in the first 9 months of the current year.

Huawei's revenue growth slowed significantly, faces intense scrutiny from US

In the second or final presidential debate of US Election 2020, the major discussion held on their responses to the pandemic COVID-19, watch how President Donald Trump defended his work.

US Election 2020: Both rivals clashed on COVID-19 pandemic in final presidential debate

Sri Lanka has appealed against a judgement by British's appeal commission which has delisted the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as the terrorist organization.

Sri Lanka appeals against UK tribunal's judgment which delists LTTE as terror group

Despite growing calls for a pause, South Korea has refused to suspend its seasonal influenza vaccine programme which has left 25 people dead in the country.

South Korea refuses to suspend influenza vaccine programme despite deaths

Earlier this month, Bangladesh govt has introduced the death penalty in rape cases. But there has been a mixed reaction against this new law with the protesters saying that death penalty is not enough to bring about real change in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh introduces death penalty for rapists, protesters say, "death penalty not enough"

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is urging the world to come out and support Rohingyas currently seeking refuge in Bangladesh. A crucial meeting scheduled at 6PM IST on Friday.

UNHCR appeals for humanitarian aid for Rohingyas currently seeking refuge in Bangladesh

In the second and final round of Presidential debate for US election 2020, President Trump spoke on his plans to terminate 'Obamacare' and claimed that he would come up with a better healthcare plan for Americans.

US Election 2020: Trump says, "Will bring much better healthcare than Obamacare"

A unique cafe recently opened its stores in the Uganda's capital. It's successfully smashes all stereo types against the hearing impaired. It employed, trained and is managed by people with hearing disability.

Uganda's unique new cafe smashes all stereo types against the hearing impaired

Europe struggling to fight second wave of COVID-19. The recent spike has made governments impose tighter restrictions. In the latest, France has extended its COVID-19 curfew for 6 weeks in 9 cities.

France puts at least 46 Mn of its residents under curfew for 6 weeks

With the United States of America being rocked with protests for months now, Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden noted that there was institutional racism in America. Watch how Trump defend!

US Election 2020: Donald Trump, Joe Biden's debate on racial unrest

COVID-19 pandemic has made lives particularly tough for the visually impaired, they're struggling to survive and make ends meet. Watch the story of a Cuban piano tuner who is struggling hard to find work but vows to keep on tuning the pianos in Havana.

67-year old blind Cuban piano tuner struggles to make her ends meet

US President Donald Trump released a unedited footage of an interview with CBS before the show scheduled to broadcast on Sunday. Trump has walked out of the interview abruptly. Trump's shares the Facebook link to the interview on Twitter.

US Election 2020: US President Trump releases unedited interview footage with CBS

Watch today in 'World Business Watch': Australian airline Qantas has claimed that Australian state border closures or travel curbs due to the pandemic had costed $71 Million in earning in Q1.

World Business Watch: Australia's Qantas airline claims travel curbs costed $71 Mn in profit

Watch today in 'World Business Watch': German multinational corporation Adidas is planning to sell its Reebok division, according to reports and Germany's Manager Magazin.

World Business Watch: Reports claim that Adidas plans to sell its Reebok division

Watch today in World Business Watch: Global investment bank Goldman Sachs have agreed to pay nearly $3 Billion to settle a probe into its role in Malaysia's 1MBD Scandal (1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal).

World Business Watch: Goldman Sachs to pay $3 Billion fine in 1MBD Scandal

In the second or final presidential debate of US Election 2020, the major discussion held on their responses to the pandemic COVID-19, know what's different in Joe Biden's plan to tackle COVID-19?

US Election 2020: What's different in Joe Biden's plan to tackle COVID-19?

Nigeria's sprawling city of Lagos and the surrounding region were under an indefinite 24-hour curfew on October 21 after claims that security forces had opened fire on and even killed people protesting police brutality in the country. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari called for protesters to stop demonstration & engage with government.

Nigerian President called for protesters to stop demonstration & engage with govt

Watch the final round of presidential debate of the 2020 US election between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden.

Watch: Final round of presidential debate of the 2020 US election between Donald Trump & Joe Biden

The United States' state department has proposed a new rule that will likely curb US companies use of scaled foreign workers particularly in the tech industry.

US' state department proposes not to issue business visa for H-1B

United States national security officials has warned of foreign influence in ongoing US Election. According to the national intelligence body, Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration information to threat in and interfere in the election.

US national security officials warn of foreign influence in ongoing US Election

US judiciary committee approves Amy Coney Barrett nomination. The committee's approval for Amy Coney Barrett for Donald Trump's Supreme Court choice has cleared the way for full senate vote.

US judiciary committee approves Amy Coney Barrett nomination for Supreme Court

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