On retail Amazon has said that nearly 20,000 of its workers have tested positive for coronavirus. Watch report.

Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers had tested positive for COVID-19

The wildfires have destroyed Napa's wine country, reducing at least one-storied winery to charred rubble, damaging another, and threatening what remains of the tourist destination.

Wildfire destroys Napa's wine country: Pandemic and wildfire cripples business

The Coronavirus pandemic has accelerated a major crisis for fashion brands. Already facing the tough competition from online shopping, the fashion brands are struggling to cope up. Watch the report to know more.

Fashion brands struggles to cope with Coronavirus pandemic

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tests-positive-us-vice-president-mike-pence-tests-negative-for-coronavirus-332022">Trump tests positive: US Vice President Mike Pence tests negative for coronavirus</a>

Trump could temporarily hand over power to his vice president should he become incapacitated. Under Section 3 of the US Constitution's 25th Amendment, adopted in 1967 following the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-tests-positive-us-vice-president-mike-pence-tests-negative-for-coronavirus-332022">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-daily-slams-trump-in-first-reaction-as-us-president-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-331974">Chinese daily slams Trump in first reaction as US president tests positive for coronavirus</a>

Trump has come under sharp criticism for his response to the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 people in the United States alone... <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-daily-slams-trump-in-first-reaction-as-us-president-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-331974">Read More</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-says-ready-to-engage-with-mediators-for-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-331938">Armenia says ready to engage with mediators for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire</a>

Armenia's foreign ministry on Friday said it "stands ready" to engage with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) "to re-establish a ceasefire regime" in Nagorno-Karabakh region...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-says-ready-to-engage-with-mediators-for-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-331938">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islam-in-crisis-all-over-the-world-macron-unveils-anti-radicalism-plan-332010">'Islam in crisis all over the world': Macron unveils anti-radicalism plan</a>

Macron stressed the importance of education especially aimed at young people to instil secular values stating that the government would require private schools to teach children...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islam-in-crisis-all-over-the-world-macron-unveils-anti-radicalism-plan-332010">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-no-longer-remain-quiet-on-dual-accountability-standards-in-pakistan-nawaz-sharif-331919">Will no longer remain quiet on 'dual accountability standards' in Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif</a>

Sharif said that although Prime Minister Imran Khan is to blame for the country's current state, 'it is those who brought him into power who are truly responsible'..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/will-no-longer-remain-quiet-on-dual-accountability-standards-in-pakistan-nawaz-sharif-331919">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pay-firefighting-bill-before-leaving-sri-lanka-tells-stricken-oil-tanker-331978">Pay firefighting bill before leaving, Sri Lanka tells stricken oil tanker</a>

The New Diamond, carrying 270,000 tonnes of crude, was en-route from Kuwait to India when an engine room explosion on September 3 killed a Filipino crewman and set off a massive fire. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pay-firefighting-bill-before-leaving-sri-lanka-tells-stricken-oil-tanker-331978">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anti-china-protests-erupt-in-mongolia-ahead-of-mike-pompeo-visit-331996">Anti-China protests erupt in Mongolia ahead of Mike Pompeo visit</a>

Decorated with amber and gold, the Amber Room was part of the Catherine Palace near St Petersburg, but was last seen in Koenigsberg, then a Baltic port city in Germany but now the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad... <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nazi-shipwreck-found-off-poland-may-solve-amber-room-treasure-mystery-331972">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mecca-to-reopen-for-limited-pilgrimages-after-seven-month-pause-for-coronavirus-331962">Mecca to reopen for limited pilgrimages after seven-month pause for coronavirus</a>

The umrah, the pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time, usually attracts millions of Muslims from across the globe each year....<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mecca-to-reopen-for-limited-pilgrimages-after-seven-month-pause-for-coronavirus-331962">Read more</a>

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Trump tests positive: US Vice President Mike Pence tests negative for coronavirus Trump could temporarily hand over power to his vice president should he become incapacitated.

Trump tests positive: US Vice President Mike Pence tests negative for coronavirus Trump could temporarily hand over power to his vice president should he become incapacitated. Under Section 3 of the US Constitution's 25th Amendment, adopted in 1967 following the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963...Read more Chinese daily slams Trump in first reaction as US president tests positive for coronavirus Trump has come under sharp criticism for his response to the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 people in the United States alone... Read More Armenia says ready to engage with mediators for Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire Armenia's foreign ministry on Friday said it "stands ready" to engage with the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) "to re-establish a ceasefire regime" in Nagorno-Karabakh region...Read more 'Islam in crisis all over the world': Macron unveils anti-radicalism plan Macron stressed the importance of education especially aimed at young people to instil secular values stating that the government would require private schools to teach children...Read more Will no longer remain quiet on 'dual accountability standards' in Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif Sharif said that although Prime Minister Imran Khan is to blame for the country's current state, 'it is those who brought him into power who are truly responsible'..Read more Pay firefighting bill before leaving, Sri Lanka tells stricken oil tanker The New Diamond, carrying 270,000 tonnes of crude, was en-route from Kuwait to India when an engine room explosion on September 3 killed a Filipino crewman and set off a massive fire. Read more Anti-China protests erupt in Mongolia ahead of Mike Pompeo visit Decorated with amber and gold, the Amber Room was part of the Catherine Palace near St Petersburg, but was last seen in Koenigsberg, then a Baltic port city in Germany but now the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad... Read more Mecca to reopen for limited pilgrimages after seven-month pause for coronavirus The umrah, the pilgrimage that can be undertaken at any time, usually attracts millions of Muslims from across the globe each year....Read more

Top 10 world news: Mike Pence tests negative for COVID-19, Macron says Islam in crisis, and more

Over 100 students from 5 countries participated in Read India Celebration 2020, a competition that instils a love of reading in our future leaders. Watch the highlights in a special three-part series.

Read India Celebration 2020; Episode 1

Like every region in the world the pandemic has hit the job market in the Bangladesh very hard. From the poor workers to the new job seekers & even those who lost their jobs during the pandemic, how are they coping up? A ground report from Dhaka tells you more.

Migrant workers protesting in Dhaka to go back to Saudi

NASA is about to launch an upgraded microgravity toilet to the International Space Station. Touted as smaller and lighter than the current toilets on the ISS, the new commode is also supposed to be more accommodating for women astronauts needing to use the space facilities.

NASA introduces an upgraded microgravity toilet to the ISS

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said that his country will hold UN-mediated talks with Israel over their disputed land and maritime borders.

Lebanon and Israel border dispute: First Israeli-Lebanese talks in 30 years | World News

In a heat of exchange with the White House Secretary said that Trump has denounced white supremacy. Kayleigh Mcenany defended Trump's stand on white supremacy. Watch report.

US Election 2020: Trump refused to condemn white supremacy

In the first petrol bombs were herd at hundreds of protesting students in Greece for demanded more curbs at schools for combating the spread of coronavirus.

First pro-curb protest: Students in Greece protest for greater curbs

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny has accused President Vladimir Putin of his near-fatal poisoning. Navalny gave an interview in Germany to a magazine Der Spiegel. Watch report.

Navalny accuses Putin of poisoning: Vows to return to Russia

Nine people were killed and 14 have been hospitalised as a series of forest fires swept through part of the eastern Ukrainian region of Luhansk, the emergency service said on Thursday.

Nine killed, 14 hospitalised in forest fires blazing in eastern Ukraine

The world begins to adapt to a new normal and New York City restaurants have re-opened their dining facility. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: New York City restaurants re-open

The Supreme Court has accepted the suggestions of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on refunding passengers for flights booked during the lockdown for travel during the period.

India's Supreme Court: Cancelled tickets to be fully refunded

The US Treasury has said that facilitating ransomware payments to sanctioned hackers may be illegal. It signaled a crackdown on the fast-growing market for consultants who help organizations pay off cybercriminals.

US Treasury: Ransoms to hackers may be illegal

The United States Transportation Department fined Emirates airline $400,000 for flights through Iranian airspace during a time of heightened political tension between the US and Iran last year.

Emirates fined $400,000 for flying over Iran

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday night that he and first lady Melania Trump will begin their "quarantine process" while they await their COVID-19 test results, a day after top aide Hope Hicks tested positive for coronavirus.

Trump's top aide tests COVID-19 positive | Melania and Trump awaits COVID test report

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and First Lady Melania had tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump tweeted: "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!."

Breaking News: Donald Trump tests positive for COVID-19

The father of Ali Hassan, a young man who stabbed two persons in an attack using a meat cleaver outside the former Paris office of the controversial Charlie Hebdo magazine last week, has said he is “proud” of his son. Watch report.

Paris knife attack: Attackers family 'proud' of their son | Pakistan News

The White House Doctor has said that President Donald Trump is "well" and will continue to perform his duties "without disruption" while quarantining along with the first lady, after both tested positive for the coronavirus.

White House Doctor: 'Both Trump and Melania well at this point'

Tensions continue to escalate between Greece and Turkey over the latter's gas exploration initiatives in the eastern Mediterranean. Watch report.

Greece-Turkey crisis continues: Hotline will be set up to avoid clashes

According to a study by Cornell University, Trump is the root of all COVID-19 misinformation. watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Trump largest driver of misinformation, says study

Today is the 151st birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who is also known as the ‘Father of the Nation’. As millions across the world, political leaders and heads of states pay tribute to the Mahatma Gandhi, the OTT platforms have laid out a spread of binge-worthy options based on the Father of the Nation.

Remembering the 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi

The heavy fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia has entered its sixth day as dozens have died and unspecified numbers wounded as the two Caucasian countries battle for the historically disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Watch report.

Day 6 of Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Hundreds killed dozens wounded

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The heavy fighting between Azerbaijan and Armenia has entered its fifth day as dozens have died and unspecified numbers wounded as the two Caucasian countries battle for the historically disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Watch report.

Day 5 of Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes: Hundreds killed dozens wounded

The threat of violent radical Islamism continues in Pakistan. Pakistan Nationals stabbed 2 outside old Charlie Hebdo office. Watch this video to know more.

Your Story:Threat of violent radical Islamism continues in Pakistan

Amid escalating tension between Vatican & the United States, Vatican has denied the Mike Pompeo's request to meet Pope Francis.

Your Story: Pope refuses to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Lebanon to hold talks with Israel on disputed border issue. The talks will be mediated by the United Nations on the disputed land and maritime borders.

Lebanon to hold talks with Israel on disputed border issue

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-armenia-azerbaijan-clash-us-russia-uk-urge-immediate-ceasefire-in-karabakh-as-fighting-continues-331735">Amid Armenia, Azerbaijan clash, US, Russia &amp; UK urge 'immediate' ceasefire in Karabakh as fighting continues</a>

Amid the calls for peace, Armenian and Azerbaijani forces intensified shelling..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-armenia-azerbaijan-clash-us-russia-uk-urge-immediate-ceasefire-in-karabakh-as-fighting-continues-331735">Read more</a>

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<a href="ttps://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-and-israel-to-hold-un-mediated-talks-on-disputed-borders-331745">Lebanon and Israel to hold UN-mediated talks on disputed borders</a>

Lebanon has technically been at war with neighbouring Israel for decades, with tensions sporadically flaring in the border area in Lebanon's south, stronghold of the Shiite Muslim Hezbollah movement...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-and-israel-to-hold-un-mediated-talks-on-disputed-borders-331745">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-curbing-covid-19-china-kicks-off-golden-week-national-holiday-331723">After curbing COVID-19, China kicks off 'golden week' national holiday</a>

The Golden Week holiday marks the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and sees an astonishing annual movement of people trying to get home or take holidays..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-curbing-covid-19-china-kicks-off-golden-week-national-holiday-331723">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-backtracks-on-proud-boys-biden-calls-debate-national-embarrassment-331595">Trump backtracks on Proud Boys; Biden calls debate 'national embarrassment'</a>

'Stand down, let law enforcement do their work,' Donald Trump later issued a message for Proud Boys...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-backtracks-on-proud-boys-biden-calls-debate-national-embarrassment-331595">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-passes-bill-requiring-firms-to-disclose-xinjiang-products-331737">US passes bill requiring firms to disclose Xinjiang products</a>

The bill follows a broader act approved a week earlier that aims to ban imports from Xinjiang, contending that abuses of the Uighur people are so widespread that all goods from the region should be considered made with slave labor...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-passes-bill-requiring-firms-to-disclose-xinjiang-products-331737">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-eu-takes-legal-action-against-uk-over-internal-market-bill-331695">Brexit: EU takes legal action against UK over Internal Market Bill</a>

The move comes as British and EU negotiators struggle to close the gap on state aid in parallel trade negotiations that have been overshadowed by the new controversy over the Internal Market Bill.. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brexit-eu-takes-legal-action-against-uk-over-internal-market-bill-331695">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-is-behind-the-crime-alexei-navalny-claims-in-interview-331654">'Putin is behind the crime': Alexei Navalny claims in interview</a>

Navalny fell ill on a domestic flight and was later treated in a Germany hospital, where the doctors claimed that he was poisoned...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-is-behind-the-crime-alexei-navalny-claims-in-interview-331654">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-to-pay-usd-1-billion-to-news-publishers-for-their-content-331748">Google to pay USD 1 billion to news publishers for their content</a>

This has marked a major step that appears to pacify news publishers around the world who have fought Google for compensation for using their content...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/google-to-pay-usd-1-billion-to-news-publishers-for-their-content-331748">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-high-court-slams-nawaz-sharif-for-failing-to-appear-before-court-331684">Pakistan High Court slams Nawaz Sharif for failing to appear before court</a>

Pakistan has fast-tracked the process to bring back PML-N leader from London, where he had been staying since November 2019 on medical grounds...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-high-court-slams-nawaz-sharif-for-failing-to-appear-before-court-331684">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/getting-warmer-trump-acknowledges-human-role-in-climate-change-331687">'Getting warmer': Trump acknowledges human role in climate change</a>

Pressed repeatedly in Tuesday night's debate, Trump gave one of his fullest accountings yet of what scientists say is an escalating climate crisis threatening every aspect of life...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/getting-warmer-trump-acknowledges-human-role-in-climate-change-331687">Read more</a>

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Amid Armenia, Azerbaijan clash, US, Russia & UK urge 'immediate' ceasefire in Karabakh as fighting continues Amid the calls for peace, Armenian and Azerbaijani forces intensified shelling.

Amid Armenia, Azerbaijan clash, US, Russia & UK urge 'immediate' ceasefire in Karabakh as fighting continues Amid the calls for peace, Armenian and Azerbaijani forces intensified shelling..Read more Lebanon and Israel to hold UN-mediated talks on disputed borders Lebanon has technically been at war with neighbouring Israel for decades, with tensions sporadically flaring in the border area in Lebanon's south, stronghold of the Shiite Muslim Hezbollah movement...Read more After curbing COVID-19, China kicks off 'golden week' national holiday The Golden Week holiday marks the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and sees an astonishing annual movement of people trying to get home or take holidays..Read more Trump backtracks on Proud Boys; Biden calls debate 'national embarrassment' 'Stand down, let law enforcement do their work,' Donald Trump later issued a message for Proud Boys...Read more US passes bill requiring firms to disclose Xinjiang products The bill follows a broader act approved a week earlier that aims to ban imports from Xinjiang, contending that abuses of the Uighur people are so widespread that all goods from the region should be considered made with slave labor...Read more Brexit: EU takes legal action against UK over Internal Market Bill The move comes as British and EU negotiators struggle to close the gap on state aid in parallel trade negotiations that have been overshadowed by the new controversy over the Internal Market Bill.. Read more 'Putin is behind the crime': Alexei Navalny claims in interview Navalny fell ill on a domestic flight and was later treated in a Germany hospital, where the doctors claimed that he was poisoned...Read more Google to pay USD 1 billion to news publishers for their content This has marked a major step that appears to pacify news publishers around the world who have fought Google for compensation for using their content...Read more Pakistan High Court slams Nawaz Sharif for failing to appear before court Pakistan has fast-tracked the process to bring back PML-N leader from London, where he had been staying since November 2019 on medical grounds...Read more 'Getting warmer': Trump acknowledges human role in climate change Pressed repeatedly in Tuesday night's debate, Trump gave one of his fullest accountings yet of what scientists say is an escalating climate crisis threatening every aspect of life...Read more

Top 10 world news: Armenia-Azerbaijan clash, Navalny's allegations against Putin, and more

WION Dispatch: United States & Bangladesh had economic partnership for advancing economic ties of both countries.

WION Dispatch: US-Bangladesh economic partnership for advancing economic ties

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