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Super Typhoon Goni batters Philippines, one million evacuated

Weather agency forecasts 'catastrophic violent winds' and intense rains as Goni slams into eastern Philippines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34L9QP5

Georgia’s governing party ‘leads in early vote count’

Opposition protests as early count shows governing Georgian Dream leading in Saturday's parliamentary vote. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kOz5Fz

Robot Bores: AI-powered awkward first date

Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mIzQki

Is it time to break up Facebook’s monopoly?

While $800bn social media giant faces pressure to curb disinformation, it has also been accused of stifling competition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ebvQp6

Armenia, Azerbaijan trade accusations again after new attacks

Shelling reported by both sides within hours of the latest agreement to defuse conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3egPeBo

Four years at war: President Trump and the media

We assess the damage Donald Trump has inflicted on US news and also the damage media outlets have done to themselves. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/381nKOS

Tanzania opposition demand vote rerun, call for street protests

Main opposition parties allege fraud in Wednesday's poll and urge supporters to take the streets on Monday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mIWcll

Qatar renews apology over ‘grossly disturbing’ airport incident

Foreign ministers of Qatar and Australia speak for the first time after October 2 incident at Doha airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eb3KdR

Sustainable peace cannot be achieved without women

On the 20th anniversary of the landmark UN resolution on women and peace, we are still fighting for a seat at the table. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mIZ029

Chip wars: The US v China

Chips that power nearly all electronic devices are at the heart of the battle for global dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e9taZk

Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and her dad: Should we make holograms of the dead?

The hip-hop artist gave his wife a hologram of her dead father. How did he do it - and is it ethical? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37VHxPK

Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj

Shutdown in Kashmir after India’s new land laws

Residents, politicians denounce India's new land laws as a 'settler-colonial project' that seeks demographic change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HUcKrT

Sudan, US sign agreement to restore sovereign immunity

Sudan will settle cases against it in US courts, including the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HIfxEN

Rescue efforts under way after deadly earthquake in Turkey, Greece

Powerful quake struck Turkey’s Aegean coast and north of Greek island of Samos on Friday, killing at least 25 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Gf39v7

Libyan PM al-Serraj takes back resignation

Al-Serraj will remain in office until ongoing intra-Libyan political dialogue comes to an end, gov't said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GeTnZP

Tensions high as Ivory Coast votes in presidential polls

At least 30 killed in violence ahead of polls as President Ouattara seeks a third term in office. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mDddNV

Georgia goes to the polls in test of ruling party’s dominance

Opposition hope significantly modified electoral system will prevent Georgian Dream from securing third term. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3eazEHr

Taiwan celebrates LGBTQ rights after virus lockdown lifts

While Taiwan's borders remains closed to most foreigners, organisers still expect to attract more than 100,000 people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oQHxXx

Philippines orders evacuation as strongest typhoon in 2020 nears

With sustained winds and gusts of up to 265 kph, Typhoon Goni is the strongest storm to hit the Philippines since 2013. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GdiXOP

How social media is preparing for US election chaos

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj

Thai pro-democracy leader taken to hospital after ‘chokehold’

Panupong Jadnok fainted after being subjected to a 'chokehold' by plain-clothes police, who tried to rearrest him. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oImQwJ

Journalist murdered in Mexico, sixth this year: governor

49-year-old journalist and TV host, Arturo Alba Medina, was assassinated a few minutes after the end of his show. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TLCSrb

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US claims Iranian hackers accessed voter information

Iranian officials have denied hacking claims, saying it makes no difference whether Trump or Biden wins US elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31VRadC

Twitter unfreezes NY Post’s account after Republican backlash

Social media platform had blocked the newspaper's ability to tweet after it published articles about Joe Biden's son. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kKM4bs

Social media: An addictive product unlike any other

The more you use a particular social media platform, the more addictive that platform becomes - for you, specifically. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HILk82

What’s Turkey’s role in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict?

Turkey supports Azerbaijan and wants a seat at the negotiating table, but Ankara's interest goes beyond brotherly love. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31USGMZ

Where have British women over 65 gone?

While British media focuses on the pandemic's effect on young people, it ignores the most vulnerable - elderly women. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34EvHr5

Ethiopia’s Tigray blocks general’s appointment in blow to Abiy

A senior official with the regional governing party says PM Abiy Ahmed has no mandate to decide appointments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Gg00ey

Greenwald resigns from The Intercept citing censorship

Glenn Greenwald, who broke the US spying scandal, said he was censored for an article critical of Joe Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HDGVDP

Oil under pressure: Crude prices sink further on virus anxiety

Energy investors are concerned about rising coronavirus cases, prospect of renewed lockdowns and contested US election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GbTAwR

African nations downgrade their views on aggressive ratings firms

African Union panel criticises ratings agencies for cutting poor nations' debt ratings during pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37UO7G4

Bolivia parliament approves charges against ex-interim president

The parliament recommends a trial against Jeanine Anez for 'genocide' and backs criminal indictment of 11 ministers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e79KUW

Australia’s Kylie Moore-Gilbert returned to Iran’s Evin prison

Academic, who is serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, had disappeared inside Iran's prison system a week ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jFN4Mw

For Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google business is booming

Latest sales and profit figures from America's big tech companies exceed Wall Street expectations. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kSAZVy

UK fusion experiment used in hunt for clean energy

A pioneering nuclear fusion experiment based in Oxfordshire has been switched on for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jF0Z5u

Dog training technique helps robot learn and other news

BBC Click’s Jen Copestake looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jOWWnv

Brazil’s Bolsonaro says fresh COVID-19 lockdowns ‘crazy’

Brazil's right-wing leader also says that he will not pay for the Chinese vaccine under clinical trial in Sao Paulo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31VzQp8

Australia inquiry says ‘alarming’ future needs national response

Bushfire inquiry recommends better climate modelling, disaster co-ordination to deal with future calamities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kHVkwP

Man lynched in Bangladesh for alleged Quran desecration: Police

Man beaten to death and his body torched in northern Bangladesh after villagers accuse him of desecrating holy books. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/361Rt7Z

Five questions about China’s latest five-year plan

From ‘healthy’ growth to high-tech, China has outlined its economic goals and strategies for the next five years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37U08fa

Three from India’s governing BJP party killed in Kashmir attack

Suspected rebels shoot dead three members of the Hindu nationalist party, two days after new land laws were enacted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oGRMxe

UK, New Zealand say citizens also tested invasively in Qatar

Women on 10 flights out of Doha were physically examined as authorities looked for the mother of an abandoned newborn. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TBB1oX

North Korea blames Seoul for killing of fisheries official

The South Korean man was fatally shot by the North's military while adrift in the North Korean side of the Yellow Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mCXYEW

‘Madman’ digs for decades to bring water to dry Indian village

Laungi Bhuiya ignores taunts by villagers to dig a 3-km canal from nearby hills to bring water to his parched village. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oyEfI2

New Zealand votes ‘yes’ to legalisation of euthanasia

Preliminary results show more than 65.2 percent in favour of allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31UM6Gk

The Stream election special: A live preview of US 2020

We look ahead to polling day with some of the people most impacted by the outcome. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2JkUSab

Getting too many texts? Blame the election

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

Robust China car sales give Volkswagen a turbo boost

German car giant posts a $3.8bn operating profit in the third quarter after a loss in the previous three months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31V6GGt

Taiwanese pilot dies after ejecting from jet trainer

The air force chief announced that all F-5Es are now grounded and training flights cancelled pending an investigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kE6d2P

Several inmates killed in Herat prison riot: Afghan officials

At least eight killed and 12 others, including jail guards, wounded in riot at facility holding nearly 2,000 prisoners. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oMGLe2

Knife attack in French city Nice leaves two dead, several hurt

Suspected assailant detained after carrying out attack, in which at least two people killed, according to officials. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37O07t6

Hong Kong teen activist Tony Chung charged with secession

19-year-old former leader of independence group will be held in custody until his next court appearance in January. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35KPowY

US senators push to sell bunker-busting bombs to Israel

US senators will introduce a bill in the US Congress that may allow sale of bunker-buster bombs to Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jAMvnb

Ex-DHS official says he wrote ‘Anonymous’ op-ed criticising Trump

Miles Taylor comes forward days before election day to criticise President Donald Trump as 'a man without character'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kEOMz8

Pakistan’s Imran Khan urges Muslim unity against Islamophobia

Pakistani leader says recent statements from European leaders 'are a reflection of increasing Islamophobia'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HJPm00

‘Come a long way’: India’s para-badminton star eyes Tokyo gold

Featured on Time magazine cover and a Barbie doll created in her image, Manasi Joshi is next eyeing the Paralympic gold. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TxCBbg

Erdogan calls on Turks to boycott French products

Turkish President Erdogan has joined growing calls for a boycott of French products across several Muslim countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kz1L5n

Meet Pakistan’s armless snooker player

Born without arms, Muhammad Ikram practised playing snooker in secret until he was ready to challenge other players. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31OpzuE

India coronavirus cases cross 8 million amid fears of second wave

The second-most populous nation, home to 1.3 billion people, has second-highest tally of infections after the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jzg2gZ

Samsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban

The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31U9jbH

Samsung’s profits soared in last quarter, but outlook is bleak

Launch of new foldable smartphones reignited demand that had flagged because of coronavirus, but weaknesses remain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35GwDL7

Asian stocks extend global market sell-off as virus cases surge

Asian markets fall but by less than in US and Europe, where France and Germany announced new virus control measures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35G3rny

13 killed, dozens missing after Typhoon Molave lashes Vietnam

The fourth storm to hit Vietnam in a month, Molave damaged some 56,000 homes and left millions without electricity. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oAMCTx

US looks for ‘new ways’ to cooperate with Indonesia: Pompeo

US secretary of state rejects China's claims to the South China Sea as he meets Indonesia's Foreign Minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TFFvuB

Pakistan’s top Islamic body approves Hindu temple construction

Council of Islamic Ideology approves new temple in Islamabad, ruling Islamic law allows Hindus a place of worship. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ovrBtk

Germany does not believe Thai king breached state business ban

Thai protesters have accused the king of conducting state business, including signing royal decrees, on German soil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kEKEPx

New Zealand euthanasia bill set to get nod after referendum

New Zealanders were asked whether they supported a bill allowing people with terminal illnesses to end their lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jyWaKV

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Joe Biden's brother Jim refuses to answer questions about family’s business dealings 10/28/20 6:16 PM

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb

Vote cancellations trigger outrage among Myanmar minority voters

Some 1.5 million people denied their vote in November 9 poll in move experts worry will increase further alienation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35Ie4Gb

India enacts new laws in Kashmir allowing outsiders to buy land

Residents fear the laws are aimed at a 'land grab' to dilute the Muslim-majority character of the disputed region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oADEp9

To Do Politics or Not Do Politics? Tech Start-Ups Are Divided

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BT signs 5G deal with Ericsson to help ditch Huawei

The move means its EE mobile network will be powered by both Ericsson and Nokia's products. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37MrvHP

UK Muslims turn to apps to find love, get married in lockdown

With physical distancing measures in place, including at mosques, Muslims find innovative ways to navigate new normal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3myJSEt

Myanmar must not disenfranchise minority voters

The UEC's recent decision to not hold elections in areas affected by unrest will hamper Myanmar's democratisation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kAL6hR

Tanzanians vote in presidential election amid fears of violence

Analysts say President John Magufuli is likely to win re-election as opposition parties accuse him of intimidation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oy34Up

Young Americans are least likely to wear masks: CDC

More people are using masks since the pandemic started but 18 to 29-year-olds more likely to ignore safety measures: CDC from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oAgwXR

Aston Martin: Mercedes to take 20% stake in luxury brand

The German company will also provide the struggling British luxury marque with electric car technology. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TuVwng

In Pictures: Wildfires continue to rage across US’s California

Thousands of people evacuated as strong, hot and dry winds fan wildfires which scorch Southern California. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37O4vIo

India: Millions vote in state elections amid pandemic challenges

Three-phase voting begins as eastern state of Bihar holds the world's biggest elections since the coronavirus emerged. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kOidit

Fluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog

The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37O8cxU

How KSI earned more than his teachers by playing Fifa

The YouTuber built a multi million-pound business empire from his bedroom. Now he's pursuing music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e151nu

Facebook’s India policy chief quits after hate speech allegations

Reports earlier this year said Ankhi Das had refused to take down anti-Muslim posts on the social media platform. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jCspsN

TikTok shrugs off Trump attack with expansion plans

The Chinese-owned app is tying up with Shopify to create video ads and hiring thousands of engineers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3e3NsDn

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Dodgers win first their World Series title since 1988 10/27/20 8:43 PM

Going off on the high seas: Shipping urged to cut food waste

'Logistical failures' that waste food during transportation can be solved using IT, Singapore port operator says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3e1ia01

In the UK, young, non-white people likelier to lose jobs: Survey

Think tank says younger, non-white workers are more represented in sectors that are worst-hit by coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2J5Rn7e

Australia says women on 10 flights subjected to Qatar body search

Qatar launches investigation as Foreign Minister Marise Payne says other countries share concern over incident. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35CSuDb

Thai PM Prayuth says he will not resign despite protests

Months of anti-government protests have called for Prayuth's resignation and reform to powerful monarchy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34zymTa

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Night 2: Police report 1,000 looters ransacking businesses after deadly police shooting 10/27/20 6:05 PM

Walter Wallace: Philadelphia calls National Guard after unrest

The US city is deploying more police after hundreds protest against the police killing of a Black man. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HFUsdG

Democrats, Trump confirm no US stimulus before Election Day

Donald Trump blasts House Speaker Democrat Nancy Pelosi and promises a stimulus bill after November 3. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35EjSRc

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Ex-Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson Tonight live right now 10/27/20 5:00 PM

Thousands rally in Bangladesh calling for boycott of French goods

Protesters in Dhaka burn effigy of French President Emmanuel Macron for defending Prophet Muhammad's caricatures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HHE5gM

US: Nearly 100,000 evacuated in California as wildfires rage

Utility company said it was investigating whether its electrical equipment caused the blaze. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34y4oPj

China tells US not to ‘bully’ Sri Lanka ahead of Pompeo’s visit

Washington had said the Indian Ocean island must make 'difficult but necessary choices' regarding its ties with Beijing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3muzb5R

Nile dam dispute: Sudan, Ethiopia and Egypt set to resume talks

Ministers from the three countries to hold videoconference brokered by the African Union on Tuesday, Khartoum says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HDRIgV

Saudi Arabia condemns attempts to ‘link Islam with terrorism’

Saudi statement comes as anger grows in Muslim world over publications of cartoons depicting Prophet Muhammad in France. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oxZB8D

Mobile networks banned from selling locked phones

The watchdog Ofcom says the move should encourage more people to switch and save money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3kyxBPN

One dead, more than 100 rescued in Malaysia oil rig collision

Offshore support vessel's anchor reportedly broke off due to bad weather, causing the ship to collide with oil rig. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37LqaRt

COVID-19: As UK winter sets in minorities fear second wave impact

Black and Asian people are twice as likely to become infected with coronavirus compared with white people. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kB5tLN

Nearly two dozen dead in Guinea post-election violence: State TV

Security officers among the dead following last week's disputed elections, state TV reports, as country remains tense. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3owPSz5

India, US to sign satellite data pact ahead of talks over China

The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement will allow the US to share top-secret satellite and sensor data with India. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HDptiD

Malaysia PM Muhyiddin gets reprieve from key political ally

Political bloc that led the country for 60 years until 2018 also said that it would not back Anwar Ibrahim. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mrxupy

Several dead in blast at religious school in Pakistan’s Peshawar

Explosion in the northwestern city kills at least seven people and wounds 70 others, most of them children. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37Lee2i

New study links air pollution to 15 percent of COVID-19 deaths

Researchers say deaths linked to COVID-19 and air pollution represent 'potentially avoidable, excess mortality'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35ISba2

Bouncing back: South Korea’s recession ends as exports surge

South Korea's economy grew by 1.9 percent in third quarter on stimulus measures, after shrinking in the previous two. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TuEsO6

Duterte wants government-to-government deal for COVID-19 vaccines

Philippine president's top science and technology official says vaccine would be available at the earliest in mid-2021. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Twidas

WHO urges world ‘don’t give up’ as COVID-19 pandemic resurges

WHO chief acknowledges 'fatigue', but says distancing, masks vital to avoid return to strict lockdowns. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jxkEo7

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court associate justice at White House ceremony 10/26/20 6:06 PM

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35RohR1

US Senate confirms Barrett to the Supreme Court

Senate Republicans overpower Democratic opposition to install Barrett on high court just eight days before election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jDqF2E

US approves $2.37bn in potential arms sales to Taiwan

Approval comes as Beijing says it will sanction US companies it says are involved in Washington's arms sales to Taiwan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31L8zFG

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Senate confirms ACB as an associate justice on the nation's highest court solidifying conservative tilt 10/26/20 5:07 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle 10/26/20 4:51 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle 10/26/20 4:51 PM

The false inclusivity of the Taliban’s emirate

The hypocrisy of the Taliban's mantra of inclusion has been exposed during the intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tpx0DZ

In Pictures: Thousands march against Lukashenko in Belarus

More than 100,000 people took to the streets of Minsk as protests against embattled leader continue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2J6AWrr

In Pictures: Chileans celebrate landmark referendum victory

Victory in referendum to throw out the constitution set by Augusto Pinochet set off celebrations in Chile. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3otkqSA

British military takes control of vessel threatened by stowaways

Seven people detained after special forces storm an oil tanker in the English Channel as it showed sign of distress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jutDpZ

The explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries

Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3oqRoCS

Thailand parliament meets to discuss pro-democracy protests

PM Prayut's resignation demanded by protesters who regard his premiership as illegitimate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HvZBVw

Children killed in attack on Cameroon school

At least eight children killed, a dozen wounded after attackers stormed a school in Cameroon with guns and machetes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37UhM2v

Final Trump-Biden debate: Key moments

Here are key moments from the final Trump-Biden presidential debate for the US 2020 election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Two6o5

Hard-hit Ethiopian farmers battle locust invasion

“I have nothing left to feed my nine children.” Ethiopia’s farmers battle worst locust invasion in 25 years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mlPNMN

Drone footage captures ancient cat etching

Drone footage captures never before seen figure of an ancient giant cat etched into a hillside in Peru. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ktLkHD

Azerbaijan, Armenia trade blame for new truce violation

Third attempt at halting fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh has collapsed, with shelling reported by both sides. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37H8XsH

Centre-right opposition wins Lithuania’s parliamentary election

The conservative Homeland Union party is projected to win 50 out of 141 seats in parliament, election body says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35O9ruz

Sri Lanka shuts parliament after coronavirus case detected

Parliament closed for two days after police officer at the complex tests positive amid new surge in country's cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34vFdNs

Pakistan’s armless snooker sensation hits cue balls with his chin

Mohammad Ikram was born without arms but hasn't let anything stop him from his childhood dream of playing the game. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ooA01D

Covid: Laptop allocation for deprived pupils cut at some schools

One head teacher says he was "flattened" when the 61 laptops he was expecting was cut to 13. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37KxuNc

How the rAInbow AI chatbot is tackling domestic abuse

The rAInbow chatbot learns people's behaviour to help detect whether users are in an abusive relationship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mjt5VN

Xi’s carbon neutrality vow will reshape China’s five-year plan

Chinese policymakers expected to focus on Xi Jinping's radical new climate targets at plenum on new five-year plan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oq12Wz

Australia’s Victoria logs zero COVID-19 cases, a first since July

For first time in four months, Victoria reports no new cases, raising hopes lockdown in city of Melbourne may be eased. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kty7P3

Samsung shares rise on restructuring hopes after chairman’s death

Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee died on Sunday, aged 78, after being in hospital since 2014 following a heart attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TmGRue

Philippines: Typhoon Molave displaces thousands, floods villages

At least 25,000 people evacuated in the Philippines as heavy rains and fierce winds swamp villages and rip off roofs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jADx9K

Celebrations in Chile as voters back rewriting constitution

Chileans vote overwhelmingly to tear up dictatorship-era charter in favour of new citizen-written constitution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tmx8UK

Passengers ‘strip searched’ after baby found at Doha airport

Australian media says female passengers on flight to Sydney were subject to invasive internal exams at Doha airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35wcBmp

Is China’s recovery helping Asia’s other big exporting economies?

Some of region's top economies, which count China as their biggest export market, to report GDP figures in coming days. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37JNfEe

Chileans vote in historic referendum on constitution

Voters cast ballots on whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new charter drafted by citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34oJqSW

Spain declares state of emergency to stem soaring COVID-19 cases

Spain calls for a nationwide curfew in hopes of preventing a new rise in infections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dTOfqB

Malaysia’s king rejects PM’s push for COVID emergency rule

Critics have denounced the prime minister's proposal for emergency rule as an attempt to maintain his grip on power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2To853J

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‘Boycott French products’ launched over Macron’s Islam comments

Several Arab food companies withdraw French products from supermarkets in response to Macron's statements on Islam. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dTYvPs

Protesters gather in Bangkok after PM snubs call to resign

Demonstrators seeking to keep up pressure on the government ahead of Monday's special parliament session. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HArs7p

Nagorno-Karabakh: Fighting continues, Baku issues Russia warning

Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for continuation of the conflict as Aliyev warns Moscow not to get involved. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31CmtJZ

American Voter: Tom Noll

Al Jazeera's American Voter series asks the same questions to voters across the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31BV0Iw

The odd friends: The young liberal and the elderly conservative

How a 30-something Democrat and a 90-something Republican built a friendship based on curiosity, empathy and respect. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34rqiDO

How should we talk about suicide?

After my brother's suicide, I know we need to find a way that protects those at risk while helping those impacted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31GISWL

Turkey extends exploration in disputed East Med again

Ankara announces extension of survey work in the region until November 4, in a move likely to create uproar in Greece. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35vgIz3

Palestinian teen dies after being ‘beaten by Israeli soldiers’

Director of medical centre says Snobar died of neck injuries sustained while being beaten by Israeli forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3opqj31

‘Demands not met’: Anti-government protests resume in Iraq

Hundreds of protesters gathering in Baghdad, southern provinces, demanding reforms, end to corruption. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37KQqvD

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Tkzpji

In Pictures: Khabib Nurmagomedov, the undefeated MMA champion

Khabib announced his retirement with a 29-0 record in his pro MMA career after a promise made to his mother. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TkuNd7

Seychelles opposition candidate wins presidential election

Ramkalawan, running for the presidency for the sixth time, won 54.9 percent of valid votes cast, poll body says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ml3X0R

Thousands of seals found dead at breeding colony in Namibia

Cause of mass die-off unknown but scientists suspect pollutants, bacterial infection, or malnutrition. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34pM2zS

Will mail-in voting affect US election night results?

Will mail-in votes delay US presidential election results? Legal scholar Justin Levitt explains. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34tG9ls

Treaty banning nuclear weapons to enter into force

'Historic milestone' hailed as treaty banning nuclear weapons reaches the 50 ratifications needed to take effect. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3olNbjY

Lee Kun-hee, man behind Samsung’s rise to tech titan, dies at 78

Twice pardoned for crimes including bribing a president, Lee transformed Samsung into a global electronics giant. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HwkSyK

Colombia surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases

Colombia is the 8th country to top a million infections, after US, India, Brazil, Russia, Argentina, Spain and France. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2ITrvvd

Senior al-Qaeda leader Abu Muhsin al-Masri killed in Afghanistan

Abu Muhsin al-Masri, believed to be al-Qaeda's second-in-command, was on FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists List. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jrkf6C

Climate change: Technology no silver bullet, experts tell PM

Boris Johnson's techno-optimism ignores the need for big societal changes, experts warn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jsddym

‘Ignition of new war:’ Sudan political parties reject Israel deal

Sudanese demonstrate in the capital against the deal that several parties say gov't is not authorised to sign. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34q48Sz

EU border agency ‘involved in illegal pushbacks’ of migrant boats

Media investigation reveals 'senior Frontex officials know about illegal practices by Greek border guards'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31zBw7m

France: Debates over free speech and secularism

The brutal killing of a teacher and the Charlie Hebdo trial rekindle France's debate over laicite. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3mhpZRX

NASA probe leaking asteroid samples due to jammed door

Images beamed back to ground control revealed it caught more material than scientists anticipated. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3miNQku

We will not allow Khashoggi’s killers to evade justice

A new lawsuit aims to bring those responsible for the murder of the prominent Saudi journalist to justice. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dVpF8Q

Clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh after Washington talks

Azerbaijan reported fighting in and around Nagorno-Karabakh despite Pompeo holding talks with both sides in the US. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35JzuD9

Nine civilians killed in bomb attack on bus in Afghanistan

Four policemen were wounded, Ghazni police spokesman said, blaming the Taliban for the attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37EnVQa

The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35n0wQc

‘Libya deserves better’: Hope, doubts follow ceasefire deal

Libyans welcome UN-backed agreement, but express scepticism about the implementation of it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35vCwe0

Kapil Dev: Indian cricket legend recovering after heart surgery

The 61-year-old suffered a heart attack but is now in a stable condition, hospital says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jkqjh2

Egypt starts voting in first stage of parliament elections

More than 4,500 candidates are running as independents and on lists of party alliances from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3joa5ne

A Refugee’s Tale

A personal look at the refugee crisis through the eyes of a journalist who fled war-torn Kosovo as a boy 30 years ago. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tiru6d

Seychelles votes to elect president, parliament

Voters go to polls amid economic downturn as restrictions on global travel bottom out the tourism industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jkp2GM

Palm oil peril: Is your peanut butter putting primates at risk?

Palm oil is used in half of all consumer goods. But to produce it, rainforests get destroyed and wildlife is endangered. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35sss5n

At least 22 killed in Ghana church collapse

Officials say 11 women, 10 men and a baby died after unfinished 3-storey building collapsed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dUP6qW

Malaysia rulers to meet amid talk of emergency declaration

Reports that PM Muhyiddin Yassin wants to impose measures to tackle COVID-19 surge and 'political instability'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ouCH1Z

Galapagos sees record rise in penguins, flightless cormorants

A drop in tourism and weather patterns associated with La Nina are thought to have helped the unique species. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kpTL6x

US to base Coast Guard ships in western Pacific to tackle China

US security official accuses China of 'destablising and malign' activities as Pompeo prepares to visit region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35wIgnN

Why AI live fact-checked the 2020 US presidential debates

The software should be able to speed up the time in takes to separate truth from fiction. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35uipwx

An island built from coral: How Indonesia’s Bajau made a home

The people of Bungin first settled in the area 200 years ago, building their homes on coral harvested from the sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ktG3Qb

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US COVID-19 deaths could hit 500,000 by February, researchers say

Americans are urged to wear masks to curb the spread of the disease as more states set new records for daily cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m9GwaK

Texas court blocks limits on mail-in ballot drop boxes

Texas governor previously ordered each county have one drop-off location, drawing concerns over voter suppression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dUyTlB

Can Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests lead to police abolition?

As Nigerians protest brutality and demand reforms, some say full abolition is the only road to liberation from violence. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37vxKQl

Car bomb kills Muslim mufti for Syria’s capital: State media

Adnan al-Afiyuni, Sunni Muslim mufti for Damascus, died as a result of his wounds after a bomb was planted in his car. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jn8pKF

Trump’s attacks on Hunter Biden’s addiction hurt millions in US

When President Trump mocked Biden's addiction, he insulted millions of families touched by the storm of substance abuse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2TlmE8g

UN says Libya sides reach ‘permanent ceasefire’ deal

Libya's warring sides sign agreement for 'a permanent ceasefire in all areas', the UN Libya mission says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ho2bwJ

Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and YouTube all found recently hosting racist music

The BBC found racist, homophobic and anti-Semitic content on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and Deezer. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mbFoTZ

The apps promising to improve your sex life

There are a growing number of apps that promise to help with sexual wellbeing, but are they effective? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HxJtTe

Quest Sprout: 'The most wholesome thing on the internet'

Among the horrors of 2020, one small green hero has emerged to bring brief moments of joy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TjSpyg

Voting under way in Seychelles parliamentary, presidential polls

President Danny Faure, in power since 2016, is facing voters for the first time in the three-day election. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31vXTKL

Palestinian’s hunger strike entering ‘critical phase’: Red Cross

ICRC calls on Maher al-Akhras and the Israeli authorities 'to find a solution that will avoid any loss of life'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3olGfn5

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack

Israeli army says it struck Hamas military targets in the besieged strip after two rockets were fired into Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dQvaFt

‘True progressive Bangladesh’: Cricketer hits critics for a six

Sanjida Islam's viral photoshoot - dressed for her wedding and holding a cricket bat - triggers praise and criticism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HxxQfq

US election debate does little to sway stock market investors

US stock index futures and Asian shares trade within tight ranges, as investors say they remain cautious ahead of polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oi39eX

At last, a somewhat civil debate between Trump and Biden

President Trump and his Democratic challenger Biden showed voters clear contrasts on policy, the pandemic and economy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34kSHLG

Trump calls India, China air ‘filthy’; social media weighs in

Mixed reactions as US president calls air in India and China 'filthy' during the second and final presidential debate. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jptiEZ

Xi says China not afraid of war in speech to mark Korean War

Chinese president strikes assertive, nationalist tone in address apparently aimed at United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35p7Xqi

Australia to ease cap on citizens returning amid increasing anger

Government under fire over policy that has left at least 26,000 people stranded overseas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3meGcYh

Trump-Biden differences laid bare in final US presidential debate

Analysis: A calmer debate offers a closer look at the candidates on a wide range of subjects as the election nears. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ohW2mB

Huawei reportedly hoarded 5G chips before Trump sanctions

Huge order of crucial chips for 5G mobile networks suggests mixed success of US campaign against Chinese tech. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31xMQkt

International donors pledge nearly $600m to support Rohingya

Humanitarian assistance will help nearly a million refugees, but scant progress being made on safe return to Myanmar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37zg6eA

Recovered COVID-19 patients’ plasma of little use in treatment

Findings of India study, one of first clinical trials to investigate the efficacy of convalescent plasma, are a setback. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dQuU9z

Walmart sues United States government over opioid case

Walmart filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Justice and the US Drug Enforcement Administration on Thursday. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3joc9LK

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US-Russia crew back to Earth in first post-lockdown space mission

NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy and Russia's Anatoly Ivanishin and Ivan Vagner touch down safely on Kazakhstan steppe. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31uuyRd

Israel travel ban: Gaza nurses protest loss of permits, layoffs

Nurses angry at Israel, which has restricted entry of Palestinians from Gaza, and the hospital that fired them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3macHGX

After teacher’s killing, French Muslims fear rising Islamophobia

The gov't has acted quickly after Samuel Paty was attacked, but Muslims worry they will be collectively punished. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dOiCyH

Thailand withdraws Bangkok emergency decree after protests swell

The move to ban gatherings and curb information only served to fuel anti-government protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37rssFv

Turkey extends gas exploration in disputed Mediterranean waters

Turkish navy says Oruc Reis vessel, scheduled to end its work on Thursday, will now remain at sea until October 27. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ma777t

FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3dL49TU

Nigeria’s SARS: A brief history of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad

How a police unit established to combat armed robbery became synonymous with unlawful killings, torture and extortion. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31xUriO

‘Amplifiers for idiots’: Former Google CEO slams social media

Eric Schmidt says more regulation may be needed for social media, but US antitrust suit against Google is misplaced. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3klBxDn

US officials say Russia, Iran have obtained voter information

Intelligence officials link Iran to threatening emails sent to Democratic voters in multiple battleground states. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35juSmY

More than half of small European firms fear closure: McKinsey

Majority of small, mid-sized European companies expect to close by September if revenues remain stagnant, survey finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3maORem

Tesla shrugs off pandemic as sales hit new record

The electric carmaker has recorded its fifth quarter of profit in a row. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ocPFkA

Rogue website sells 'dodgy wigs' to cancer patients

Cancer patients are being targeted by a rogue website selling poor quality wigs which do not match the ones pictured in its adverts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2TdBBJc

US designates six more Chinese media outlets as foreign missions

US tightens rules on more Chinese media organisations, saying they are propaganda outlets for the Chinese state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Ti7LDD

‘A long slog’: IMF says Asia faces a slow economic recovery

IMF says India, Philippines, Malaysia are expected to contract sharply this year, but China set to grow by 1.9 percent. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37vYdNp

Spike in South Korea flu shot deaths fuelling vaccine doubts

South Korea is giving the seasonal flu vaccine to millions to ward off any complications with COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3odwcQT

UK gives $63m for Rohingya refugees ahead of UN donor meeting

Countries urged to look beyond funding to acknowledge genocide against Rohingya and seek solutions for their return. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35jx8up

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In rebuke of Trump, Obama urges voters to show up for Biden

Former US president recalls his own political disinterest at a young age, but says not voting is giving up power. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37ufo2b

US State Dep’t approves $1.8bn in potential arms sales to Taiwan

In formal notification to US Congress, state department approves potential sale of missiles, artillery and sensors. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3md7Rsm

COVID-19 ravages US Midwest as cases, deaths surge

Record daily death increases reported across four states in the US, which already has the highest global toll. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Hrs6n6

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In Pictures: Protests continue in Nigeria despite curfew

Amnesty says 'credible but disturbing evidence' that security forces in Lagos fatally shot protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3of0jHo

UN ‘concerned’ at India arrests of rights activists, NGO curbs

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights urges India to protect human rights defenders and NGOs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dIZamG

SARS: Why are tens of thousands of Nigerians protesting?

Tens of thousands of Nigerians have been taking to the streets for more than two weeks against police brutality. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34ejgCm

Domestic abuse: ‘Tech allowed him to track my location’

Two survivors of domestic abuse explain how technology was used by an abusive partner against them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35i9Tkr

Five ways the virus has changed Netflix

Subscriber growth slows for the streaming giant, despite hits such as The Old Guard with Charlize Theron. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3o6yQYJ

‘We are tired of you guys’: Man Utd’s Ighalo slams Nigerian gov’t

Manchester United's Nigerian footballer lashes out the gov't after reports emerged of soldiers shooting protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HbcqF6

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas positions in Gaza Strip

Palestinian sources said Israeli military hit two agricultural areas in Khan Younis and Deir al-Balah. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m3U2N5

Tropical Storm Saudel lashes Philippines, heads for Vietnam

Thousands evacuated in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Saudel causes widespread flooding in provinces south of Manila. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kuivdO

Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ob8Uv2

‘As long as you love Jesus’: The battle for Pine Ridge’s children

Why do so many Christian missionaries descend on the Native American reservation, and how do residents feel about them? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37rPo7m

US stimulus hopes push global stocks higher, but caution reigns

US Democrats and Republicans appear to be edging towards another big fiscal stimulus package, but differences remain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31rvlSF

At least five dead in Karachi building blast: Rescue officials

Explosion near the city’s Maskan intersection adjacent to the University of Karachi, officials tell Al Jazeera. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HquxGt

NASA’s OSIRIS-REx grabs rocks from asteroid in historic mission

Scientists want at least 60 grams of Bennu's carbon-rich material - thought to contain the building blocks of life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HaUjz6

Many dead in stampede near Pakistan consulate in Afghanistan

At least 15 Afghans killed and more than a dozen injured as thousands gathered to secure visas in Jalalabad city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35gD33b

World trade recovering slowly, but outlook is uncertain: UN body

Demand for home office equipment, medical supplies, textiles rose in third quarter - but car and energy sales fell. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31rndlg

India reportedly considers Taiwan trade talks, angering China

Despite angering China, hawks in Indian PM Modi's government are keen to forge closer trade ties with Taiwan: Bloomberg from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m6GxvX

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways slashes jobs, kills Dragon

Hit by Hong Kong protests and coronavirus, Cathay plans to cut 5,900 jobs and end low-cost Cathay Dragon brand. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35gpAs9

China says India returns soldier who strayed across Ladakh border

India detained the Chinese soldier after he strayed across a contested de facto border in the western Himalayas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oe0Gly

Thailand shuts down online TV channel, as protests continue

Voice TV has broadcast anti-government protests live on social media and was one of four outlets under investigation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HoxPKm

US says nearly 300,000 excess deaths in 2020 as COVID-19 rages

CDC analysis shows excess deaths were highest among Hispanic and Black people, and those aged between 25 and 44. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HiqD2V

Amazon parcel scam targets woman eight months after her death

David Henderson found an Amazon account had been opened using his late wife's name and address. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3m6uYVM

Human remains found in Tulsa could be victims of racist massacre

At least one set of human remains found as search for victims of the 1921 massacre continues in US state of Oklahoma. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37r2sK8

Grand juror speaks after judge ruling in Breonna Taylor case

Anonymous grand juror claims limited charges for police were presented to the grand jury in Taylor killing case. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35l8kls

Sweden bans Huawei, ZTE from 5G mobile networks

Fearing espionage, the US has been pressuring European governments to review the role of Chinese firms in 5G networks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37izDQe

Mohammad Reza Shajarian: When the clocks stopped in Iran

The 'prince of Persian music' passed away on October 8, leaving Iranians in and outside their homeland in mourning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FJLFXv

China asks India to honour pledge, return apprehended soldier

An Indian army statement said the soldier, Corporal Wang Ya Long, was apprehended inside Indian-administered Ladakh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ki5d44

An American lynching: ‘I could hear their screams’

How a mass lynching and the people re-enacting it are forcing the US to confront the truth of its past and its present. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H9P6aK

Armed fighters free 900 prisoners from DR Congo jail

Assault on Kangbayi central prison and military camp blamed on Ugandan armed group ADF by town's mayor. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34edwso

Argentina passes 1 million cases as COVID-19 hits Latin America

Colombia, Mexico and Peru are expected to reach a million-case milestone in the coming weeks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2HlTfI2

Bletchley Park’s contribution to WW2 'over-rated'

The code-breaking hub is not "the war winner" many people think it is, says a history of spy agency GCHQ. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/359iYvK

Edmund O'Leary: 'I am not OK' tweet sparks global response

Edmund O'Leary's post has been retweeted more than 14,000 times and received more than 300,000 likes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2H7VQ94

‘Vendetta’: Kashmir newspaper’s office sealed by India officials

Indian administration seals office of The Kashmir Times, causing outrage from journalists in the disputed region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35dYmCG

Ireland, Wales to re-enter lockdown as COVID-19 surges in Europe

European countries tighten COVID-19 curbs as WHO urges nations to enforce quarantine measures to contain new surges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T6uBxY

Indonesia rejected US request to host spy planes

Officials tell Reuters Indonesia turned down a US request to allow its P-8 Poseidon planes to land and refuel there. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kezRvt

Moderna CEO sees virus vaccine interim data in November: Report

US drugmaker's CEO says Washington could approve vaccine for emergency use in December, Wall Street Journal reports. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37jMBND

Myanmar’s Rohingya crisis exposes ASEAN weaknesses: Report

Regional bloc's response has fallen short because of lack of leadership, failure to grasp gravity of rights abuses. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jcqISD

China-made Tesla electric cars to start selling in Europe

US-based electric carmaker says it will start shipping entry-level Model 3 from Shanghai factory to Europe this month. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Tc4gyl

Indian actor quits Sri Lanka cricket legend’s biopic after uproar

Vijay Sethupathi withdraws from the project after cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan warns him of backlash from Tamils. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dF8Oa9

US election concerns, record virus cases push stocks down

Investors are concerned that a contested US election result could lead to volatile prices in stocks and other assets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o4UqMZ

UK to start rapid COVID-19 tests at Heathrow on Tuesday: Report

Airlines argue pre-departure virus tests crucial to get people travelling safely again. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ofHMuX

Child labour rising in Ghana and Ivory Coast’s cocoa farms: Study

Children doing hazardous work has gone up in the world's top coca producers, a US government study found. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T9lIDH

Eyeing China, Australia joins ‘Quad’ drill with US, Japan, India

Military exercises set to take place in Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea are likely to upset China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k9m5dn

Muted microphones for Thursday’s final US presidential debate

Organisers say move will avoid the chaos of last month's first encounter, when Trump repeatedly interrupted Biden. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35g80EQ

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Mysterious 'Robin Hood' hackers donating stolen money

Experts and charities are puzzled by hackers who've started donating stolen money. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jadGoR

As US election nears, some Chinese firms turn away from the world

Chinese corporate leaders say they do not see much difference in policies of Donald Trump and Joe Biden towards China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35eqTrt

US legislators call on Egypt’s el-Sisi to release prisoners

Letter urges Egyptian president to release activists, journalists, lawyers and prisoners of conscience. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T3he1w

Instagram filters: 'Our skin is for life, not for likes'

Can the use of Instagram filters - which change the tone, colour and shape of your face - be a form of racial discrimination? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Ix1bqB

Instagram filters: 'You can't wear my skin for likes'

Instagram filters are treating ethnicity and skin colour 'like an accessory". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37jNqpu

Five steps to leaving an abusive relationship

It has taken me years to speak up and speak out in the hope that others might find strength to voice their own stories. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35eRXqy

Taiwan says diplomat injured in clash with Chinese side in Fiji

Taiwan's foreign ministry says the violence ensued when two Chinese diplomats gatecrashed an event in Fiji. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37lI2CC

Pakistan opposition leader ‘arrested’ after anti-government rally

Muhammad Safdar of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party arrested, his wife Maryam Nawaz says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37jIbGv

Twelve bodies found in Libya mass graves

The bodies were recovered from newly discovered mass graves in Tarhuna, south of capital Tripoli. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3oeYI4G

Symptoms, recovery, aftermath: What we don’t know about COVID-19

Months since the pandemic began, how much more do we know about how the coronavirus affects the human body? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lXTWXc

Nigeria holds vigil for those killed by anti-robbery squad

The SARS unit has been accused of physical abuse and torture, as nationwide calls for police reform increase. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o7gZ3B

‘No one bothered’: Afghan mother waits for son held in Guantanamo

Life for one of the last Afghans in the detention facility defined by hunger strikes, force feedings and isolation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j5nJve

Anti-Trump TikTokkers not declaring paid content

TikTok creators have been making anti-Trump videos without disclosing they were paid for. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T883wC

Guinea: Vote count begins after tense election

Main opposition candidate Diallo suggests President Conde may 'cheat' in order to 'grant himself a presidency for life'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3keRDPc

In Pictures: Australia’s iconic koalas face bleak future

Koalas' survival under threat from disease to bushfires and urban encroachment of their habitat. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37le8Ov

N Korea ‘treats detainees as worth less than animals’, says HRW

New report documents torture, lack of due process and rampant corruption in North Korea's pre-trial detention system. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dFSZjp

India may see 2.6m COVID-19 cases a month if rules relaxed: Panel

Government's scientific panel warns the onset of winter and upcoming festivals could lead to significant spike in cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dFH3hK

China’s economic rebound accelerates as consumers open wallets

Gross domestic product grew by 4.9 percent in the third quarter after a 3.2 percent expansion in the March-June period. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/35dLDQ7

Police in Thailand to investigate media over protests coverage

Document alleges reporting might have affected 'national security' or the Thai people's 'good morals'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o5vKDZ

‘Time is running out’: UK tells firms to brace for no-deal Brexit

UK government is due to send letters to 200,000 traders setting out new customs, tax rules as EU trade talks stall. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k9ytKw

Chile rallies turn violent, raising concern about referendum vote

Rallies to commemorate a year since mass protests descend into night-time violence and looting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FEsRsv

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‘We are not afraid’: France rallies after teacher beheaded

Leading politicians join crowds in Paris, as country mobilises in support of 47-year-old who was killed outside school. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31Bgp4P

EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3jbshA4

Tens of thousands march in Belarus despite police threat to fire

Senior police official said officers reserve right to use firearms on demonstrators against President Lukashenko. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k58tzP

‘It needs to stop’: Whitmer slams Donald Trump for rally attack

Trump's barbs at Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the target of a kidnapping plot, prompted chants of 'lock her up'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/346JcQ6

Aguero will not face action for touching female assistant referee

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero confronted Sian Massey-Ellis over her decision to award a throw-in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lRSiX0

As a new wave COVID-19 cases hits, remote work becomes the norm

What for many was a temporary break from the office to stop the spread of COVID-19 has become a new way of life. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kaPDr7

Top PLO official Erekat, stricken by COVID-19, taken to hospital

Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat's health worsens 10 days after first announcing he contracted coronavirus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T28PLG

Thailand: Protesters back on the streets despite police ban

Hundreds on Bangkok streets defying ban on protests against Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and the powerful monarchy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jaSe2M

President of Seychelles: The politics behind paradise

Danny Faure discusses what a political establishment that has been in power since 1977 has to offer moving forward. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dFRpOC

Is sainthood on the cards for a computer programmer?

A computer programmer’s beatification could lead to the world’s first millennial saint. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2T74erv

Saudi Arabia resumes prayers at Mecca’s Grand Mosque

Citizens and residents allowed to perform daily prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca for the first time in seven months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j5Qvfn

Big Pharma is not willing to help us defeat COVID-19

To efficiently deal with the pandemic and keep everyone safe, we first need to transform the pharmaceutical industry. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37hWawD

Deadly car bomb attack outside Afghanistan police headquarters

More than 100 people wounded in a powerful car bomb in Ghor province, interior ministry said. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T4V5zQ

Ethnic clashes in Ivory Coast opposition stronghold ahead of poll

House of presidential candidate N'Guessan burned down, several injured in Bongounou. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3486MMs

In Pictures: Siberian scientists breeding foxes for pets

A decades-long Soviet-era experiment in Siberia might offer a window into human evolution. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37dQL9L

Nagorno-Karabakh says military death toll nears 700: Live

Armenia, Azerbaijan accuse each other of breaking new ceasefire agreement hours after it came into effect. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/358tZNZ

Yemen’s ‘microgrid girls’ power community amid war and COVID-19

A women-run solar station near the front line in Abs is empowering its owners and improving life in their community. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lPCdkK

The lessons trauma taught me: A car expert’s tale

From a large Chassidic family to the foster care system, I learned to embrace the people unwelcome at others' tables. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/348KjPy

President Conde seeks third term as Guinea goes to the polls

Almost 5.5 million registered for the election expected to be tight race between Conde, opposition leader Diallo. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3472KDT

Turkish Cypriots to vote in presidential runoff

The presidential vote pits the incumbent Mustafa Akinci against the right-wing Turkish nationalist Ersin Tatar. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/348HrlK

Landslide hits Vietnam army barracks, 22 soldiers missing

Landslide in Quang Tri province comes days after another mudslide killed 13, mostly soldiers, in neighbouring region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31fROSA

Israel says formal diplomatic ties with Bahrain to begin Sunday

Israel to send delegates to Bahrain on Sunday to formalise nascent ties following US-brokered normalisation deal. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H1cOWE

Arms embargo on Iran expires despite US opposition

A 13-year conventional arms embargo on Iran has ended, but the implications for Iran and the region remain uncertain. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31hAGfo

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Three-year-old loses whole family in missile attack on Azeri city

Khadija Shahnazarli's mother and 16-month-old sister were buried in the same grave, next to her father. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/347uNDu

Paris heads into curfew as Europe battles soaring COVID caseload

World Health Organization says a 44 percent rise in European cases in a week is 'very concerning'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nY7F21

Fight for US battleground state of Michigan enters final stretch

Joe Biden campaigned in the midwestern US state on Friday, and Donald Trump will hold a rally there on Saturday evening. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k7q5ex

Guineans set to vote in tense presidential election

After months of unrest and divisive politics, voters in Guinea set to cast ballots to elect country's next president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SZUeR3

Nigerian women at the forefront of protests over police brutality

Tired of police harrassment and brutality, Nigerian women have been at the heart of nationwide protests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37g9a5V

American Voter: Millie Brigaud

Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FGv4DY

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Iran imposes new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths surpass 30,000

The Iranian authorities warn of falling adherence to health protocols amid COVID-19 fatigue and economic woes. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3m0jByB

Conventional arms embargo on Iran set to end: What’s next?

The US and Israel vehemently oppose the end of the arms embargo and have repeatedly tried to stop it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31g7V2G

Baghdad: Kurd party offices torched by Hashd al-Shaabi supporters

Hundreds of Hashd demonstrators swept past a security detail and stormed the offices of the Kurdistan Democratic Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T2pY7Z

Civilians killed in Ganja as Nagorno-Karabakh conflict escalates

Armenia rejects claims it was behind the attack that prompted Azerbaijan president to vow 'revenge'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Hb9ZSC

Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones

The change to UK law ends a loophole allowing drivers to use phones to take photos or play games. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3k60eU1

Police arrest nine after teacher beheaded in Paris suburb

Among the detainees are four relatives of the suspect arrested in the immediate aftermath of the attack. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lTgt7y

Thailand: Protesters take to Bangkok streets despite warning

Protesters demand the removal of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha who first took power in a 2014 coup. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j7vIYT

Has China’s diplomacy turned into economic coercion?

Sanctions, tariffs and outright bans – we look at the price of doing business with China. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dxYLU0

Ardern’s Labour Party wins New Zealand election

Arden's opponent Collins concedes defeat after lagging behind her with a quarter of the votes to be counted. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IBp941

Yemen’s warring sides complete largest prisoner swap in 5 years

More than 1,000 people released following prisoner exchange between government and Houthi fighters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37gLTkm

Cambodia’s opposition staggers on in face of Hun Sen crackdown

The CNRP has been outlawed, its leaders jailed and exiled, functionaries targeted, but it continues to survive. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dBgMRw

Azerbaijan says civilians killed by Armenia in Ganja: Live

Armenian defence ministry denies the claim, accuses Baku of shelling areas inside Nagorno-Karabakh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T4lLAC

Trudeau says Canada will not be cowed by China on human rights

Canadian PM defiant after China's ambassador to Ottawa, Cong Peiwu, warned against the granting asylum to HK activists. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dx8Bpp

Dead baby caught in tug of war between Duterte’s police, activist

Human rights advocates condemn as cruel the treatment of jailed activist Reina Mae Nasino as she lays to rest her baby. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3o1QPiH

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US economic delegation to visit Israel, UAE and Bahrain

The trip from October 17-20 seeks to bolster recent US-brokered normalisation deals between the three countries. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dvRF2w

Fashion victims: Garment workers risk losing jobs during crisis

Clothing brands demand heavy cuts in costs of suppliers, many of whom could be forced to lay off workers, survey finds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IC85en

Mexico ex-defence minister arrested in US on ‘drug charges’

Salvador Cienfuegos was detained in connection with his alleged involvement in drug trafficking, media reports say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/37afyLV

Thailand’s Prayuth will not resign, protesters vow more rallies

The prime minister's resignation is a key protest demand, along with reform of the country's monarchy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/318mPrG

Politics and penguins: The fight to save Antarctica

After failed attempts to create marine-protected zones in the pristine Antarctic, a new hope might be on the horizon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SXfRkG

China’s consumers likely gave economy a boost in third quarter

Economic growth is expected to have accelerated to 5.2 percent in the July-September period, economists say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SYvPv1

QAnon: YouTube moves to purge 'harmful conspiracy theories'

The social media site says it is taking tougher action to "curb hate and harassment" on its platform. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31eaWk1

Photographer 'devastated' by government-backed 'Fatima' dancer advert

The ad was criticised for encouraging "Fatima" to give up on dancing and "reskill" in cyber security. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/341cyiP

Tiny robots create art and other tech news stories

BBC Click’s LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nXEvjG

'I'm sick of influencers asking for free cake'

Some small businesses are resisting calls from social media influencers for free gifts. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31djCqW

Kashmir’s political parties unite to fight for return of autonomy

Parties form grand alliance to seek restoration of region's autonomy days after India released the last significant leader. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FyrATX

Japan to release radioactive Fukushima water into the sea: Media

Any release of the water is expected to antagonise Japanese fishermen and raise concerns in neighbouring countries from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j3r0ez

In response to US, China set to pass its own tech protection law

The US has sought to curb big Chinese technology firms by using export controls to limit sales of key innovations. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k34ALD

Japan’s Suga to focus on security as he visits Vietnam, Indonesia

Prime minister's first overseas trip since his September appointment to show commitment to Southeast Asia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lTZZw6

$9 trillion: The potential income boost from coronavirus vaccine

International Monetary Fund chief says international cooperation on coronavirus vaccine development is key to recovery. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H1SzI4

Trump, Biden go at it – from a distance – in US town hall events

On the night Trump and Biden were supposed to meet on a debate stage, they faced voters in separate events. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/31bDvi8

WHO trial finds repurposed drugs have little effect on COVID-19

Early results suggest drugs like remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine have little or no effect on hospitalised patients. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/318mnJR

Refugees cling to hope of resettlement, even as world slams doors

Fewer refugees than ever before are likely to be resettled in 2020 as the US, Australia and other countries cut places. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IqtJ51

‘There’s no employment’: Central Americans’ economic pain deepens

The collapse of Central America's economies has pushed families deeper into poverty and reactivated regional migration. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3kgQS8l

UN refugee agency’s Rohingya fund half a billion dollars short

UNHCR appeals for solidarity ahead of donor meeting with US, UK and EU aimed at raising more funds. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Fy3k4l

‘Jacindamania’ set to return Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand PM

New Zealanders go to polls on Saturday with the ruling Labour Party set to benefit from Ardern's response to COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k46hsr

Top US journalist suspended after he admits to lie about hack

Steve Scully says he lied about his Twitter feed being hacked when confronted with an exchange with a former Trump aide. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/343m5WJ

US civil rights groups urge census participation before deadline

Civil rights groups in the United States have warned that an undercount on the census will harm racial minorities. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3k7PFQs

Twitter experiences brief service outage

The United States-based social media platform went down for many users around 21:30 GMT, but service is re-established. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/340a3NK

Fading US stimulus hopes, rising virus cases hit global shares

US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said a fiscal stimulus deal with rival Democrats is unlikely before elections. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/318lRf4

The left’s belated, and bittersweet, victory on climate change

The urgency of tackling climate change seems, finally, to be sinking in. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SVfkzN

UN envoy says ex-FARC fighters in Colombia being killed

At least 19 former combatants from the leftist group have been killed in past three months, UN says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3402MxG

Second Cyprus politician quits in wake of passport scheme scandal

Parliament speaker Demetris Syllouris was one of two top politicians implicated in the passports-for-sale scheme. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33WKoFH

Australia police drop probe into Afghan ‘war crimes’ reporting

The decision came after ABC alleged Australian troops had killed unarmed men and children in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3503hXB

Who is Kyrgyzstan’s new prime minister, Sadyr Japarov?

Japarov, a nationalist who wants to share Kyrgyzstan's gold wealth with the public, was freed by protesters amid unrest. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nRE76e

Graphic Novel: Motherhood in crisis

Four women share their stories of hardship and survival in Sierra Leone, where falling pregnant can mean risking death. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34Wx1EY

Somali soldiers killed in al-Shabab attack near Mogadishu

Somali military says 13 of its soldiers killed in al-Shabab attack northwest of the capital Mogadishu. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lIyYLG

Indian cinemas reopen amid fewest coronavirus deaths in 11 weeks

After seven-month blackout, theatres to reopen on the day India sees lowest single-day deaths in almost three months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lKfwyn

Spain extradites former banker sentenced in Iran for corruption

Alireza Heydar Abadipour, former CEO of Sarmayeh Bank, had been sentenced in absentia on fraud and embezzlement charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dtf6JB

Why Sri Lanka jailed a Muslim lawyer without charge for 6 months

Hejaaz Hizbullah was arrested under a terrorism law over allegations rights groups say lack 'any credible evidence'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nMuF45

‘Oppressive and dangerous’: Amazon workers take company to court

Employees at Amazon warehouse in New York say firm reinstated output quotas despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SWu55y

K-pop band BTS’ label, Big Hit, is a smash with Korean investors

Shares of Big Hit Entertainment surge on South Korean market debut, as company uses social media to boost audiences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dv3shj

Poor Indian women ‘learn to ignore’ sex abuse at work: Watchdog

Women working in the informal sector rarely report sexual harassment for fear of losing jobs, Human Rights Watch says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2T1W9Ep

WHO fears more tuberculosis deaths as COVID-19 pandemic continues

'Significant reductions' seen in health interventions of TB patients as a result of lockdowns imposed due to COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lM9bSR

China says US undermines peace after ship sails through strait

The destroyer USS Barry sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday in what the US Navy said was a 'routine transit'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3j4m2Ot

Thailand declares emergency, detains leaders, to curb protests

Government action follows months of student-led street protests that saw royal motorcade heckled. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2IzVj01

Police gave no warning in Antifa activist shooting: Witnesses

US Marshals task force did not identify themselves before killing Michael Reinoehl in Washington, witnesses say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/375SqOt

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US appoints Tibet coordinator amid tensions with China

Beijing has refused to deal with the US coordinator, seeing the role as interference in its internal affairs. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dttMZi

Singapore’s economy shrank at a slower pace in the third quarter

While the trade-reliant economy is showing signs of recovery, sluggish overseas demand suggests a weak rebound. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FxH8HC

Lebanon, Israel start talks over maritime border dispute

Hezbollah, Amal criticise delegation representing Lebanon at the talks being held at Lebanese border town of Naqoura. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34Ug7H0

Several dead in house collapse amid record rain in southern India

At least eight people, including an infant, killed as rains and floods break a 20-year record in Hyderabad city. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GUufI4

China holds new naval drill as Xi steps up military rhetoric

Chinese president calls for speedier upgrade of military equipment as he urges soldiers to "focus on war preparedness". from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H2Fr5c

P&G shareholders push board to publish report on deforestation

Environmentalists say the US maker of consumer goods, including toilet paper, must do more to protect forests. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jX84zb

Malaysian palace postpones meetings with Anwar Ibrahim allies

The delay in meetings follows the opposition leader's claim that he has enough support to become prime minister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GUjQMw

Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters

The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3nPPMlS

Global heating kills half the corals on the Great Barrier Reef

New research finds corals on vast Australian reef increasingly unable to recover from heat-caused bleaching. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H0jkwg

Frozen: G20 reportedly set to extend debt moratorium for poor

China reportedly says it cannot commit to longer-term debt cuts, as poorer nations struggle to fund virus measures. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nW2hwz

New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech

The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2SU4nPc

Ladakh Buddhists who hailed India’s Kashmir move not so sure now

A year after India scrapped Kashmir's special status, anger and apprehensions in Ladakh over their future. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/313cv4h

Canada’s Trudeau hits China on human rights, ‘coercive diplomacy’

Relations between Canada and China have deteriorated since 2018 when a top Huawei executive was arrested in Vancouver. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/372kcLO

Thai protesters clash with police, shout at king’s motorcade

Demonstrators show unprecedented open dissent towards monarchy as pro-democracy activists plan another rally. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2H3Uewm

US plans to sell more drones, missiles to Taiwan: Report

Administration proposes sale of more sophisticated weaponry to the self-ruled island as China ratchets up pressure. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nPvB7C

Ecuador Indigenous group sues president over protest crackdown

Lawsuit filed against President Moreno for alleged crimes against humanity committed during deadly protests last year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GQEDk4

Joe Biden’s America is a dangerous myth

The moral and righteous America Biden is promising to bring back never existed in the first place. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SOAxvd

Micro Bit mini-computer gets new update

The new model will have an in-built microphone and speaker. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3iRk443

‘The king of electricity’: Solar outshines other power sources

Solar power is set to overtake coal as the world's main electricity source by 2025, International Energy Agency says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iUNfDs

China’s trade with the world surges as economies reopen

But some analysts warn that demand for Chinese protective equipment is waning, possibly hurting future export growth. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lDwQFa

Coronavirus vaccine trial halted after participant gets sick

Johnson & Johnson was looking to enrol as many as 60,000 volunteers in US and around the world in its vaccine trial. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34OtHvv

China, Russia, Saudi Arabia set to join UN Human Rights Council

Rights groups express alarm at countries expected to secure seats on the UN's top human rights body. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Zk8Zv

Australia seeks confirmation of reported China coal import ban

Chinese power stations, steel mills and ports have been told to stop taking in Australian coal, sources tell Bloomberg. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GZhDiM

UN chief warns development banks to stop backing fossil fuels

Environmental group says World Bank invested more than $12bn in fossil fuels since 2015 Paris climate accord. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3jUXEA6

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim to meet king in challenge for leadership

Anwar says he has necessary support as government battles public anger over resurgence of COVID-19. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nLxGBG

‘For Kobe’: Lebron James leads LA Lakers to 17th NBA title

James scored 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists as Lakers beat Heat 4-2 to land first title in a decade. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dhjVWz

Does the world still need the West?

The sun is setting on the West's time as the self-appointed democracy police of the world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36UFACL

How your bank savings can help save the planet

The Global Returns Project aims to use a small percentage of people's savings to help groups fighting climate change. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2FksR0E

China returns to work with a stock market surge

After eight-day holiday, Chinese investors are encouraged by strong rebound in tourism and fall in coronavirus cases. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3nAJbMd

Coronavirus can survive for 28 days on some surfaces: Study

Australian researchers' findings on SARS-CoV-2 virus reinforce need for hand washing and effective cleaning. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33Os8hz

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America's Cup: The tech helping Ineos Team UK prepare

BBC Click gets unique access to the UK’s entry into the America’s Cup sailing race. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/378RWHF

‘Catastrophic impact’: UK bars, clubs challenge lockdown plan

UK hospitality group launches legal action against government's plans to shut pubs, restaurants to curb spread of virus. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iS50TE

China to test entire city of Qingdao after COVID-19 cases emerge

The coastal city will test all nine million residents during the next five days with some areas locked down. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30WwYYB

Nagorno-Karabakh truce crumbling as warring sides allege attacks

The ceasefire has been under pressure since it began on Saturday, following hours of negotiations in Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iUiFtw

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Bangladesh mulls death penalty for rapists as protests rage

Amid unprecedented anger over rising rape cases, government weighs capital punishment for the crime by changing the law. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dg7OZE

Northern Cyprus heads to polls amid East Med tensions

Nearly 200,000 voters will choose from among 11 candidates, with fragile peace deal at stake. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/370Oiz8

Azerbaijan says seven dead in overnight Armenian shelling: Live

Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of violating ceasefire brokered by Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30TOL2e

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NZ’s PM Ardern touts success in tackling pandemic in poll push

Ardern's Labour Party is expected to win October 17 polls with a wide lead over the conservative National Party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3diU2Ws

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Brazil’s coronavirus deaths pass 150,000 as infection rate slows

Experts say number of new cases falling but rate it still slow compared with countries in Europe and Asia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3lwxkwM

The Greek anti-fascist struggle is far from over

Golden Dawn may be no more, but ideologies do not die with political organisations that represent them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iGF2CE

Fauci calls White House event a coronavirus ‘superspreader’

US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci says 'data speaks for themselves' as Rose Garden crowd wore no masks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iMSoNF

Who will pay to deliver vaccines to the world’s poorest?

The World Health Organization makes the economic case for a $35bn vaccine fund. Plus, Zimbabwe's hunt for oil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30SleWL

Dutch FM: International cooperation is worth fighting for

Stef Blok, the foreign minister of the Netherlands, discusses continuing global crises. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33JckwM

Philippines arrests woman suspected of planning suicide attack

Arrest of Indonesian woman follows a series of deadly bombings in Jolo in the southern Philippines. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30Mqift

Detained Australian writer to face spy trial in China

Yang Hengjun disappeared after arriving in Guangzhou in January 2019 and has not been allowed to see his family. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iIX0o1

North Korea state media quiet ahead of expected military parade

Recent satellite imagery has revealed troops rehearsing, amid expectations new strategic weapons will be displayed. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iL2O0g

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to ceasefire from midnight: Lavrov

The breakthrough came after 10 hours of talks between the two sides in Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GLf4AS

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India’s food minister Ram Vilas Paswan dies at 74

In his long political career, Paswan worked with many Indian prime ministers and served several portfolios. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3ddNYyj

Former Trump fundraiser charged with illicit 1MDB, China lobbying

Elliot Broidy was allegedly hired by Malaysian fugitive financier Jho Low to try and get 1MDB probe dropped. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/314qMxN

China’s Ant: As US election nears, financial giant rushes for IPO

Chinese digital payments firm controlled by Jack Ma is preparing for potentially the world's biggest stock listing. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SBhK6J

Why some onions were too sexy for Facebook

A Canadian seed store inadvertently crossed the line with a seemingly innocent advert for onions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KC6Ti

Upside-down robot cleans up and other technology news

BBC Click’s Soila Apparicio looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2GPgJoY

Carmakers compete to keep you entertained

Cars are not software on wheels yet, but the tech is heading that way as owners demand more features. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ddlXag

China joins COVAX, UN-backed global COVID-19 vaccine facility

China is the biggest economy to back the initiative so far. Neither the United States nor Russia have signed up. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3d9RKc5

Science vs humanities in Australia’s university fee shake-up

Outrage as government moves to more than double fees for degrees in the humanities and social sciences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/36MQwlC

White House doc says Trump can do public events from Saturday

US president eager to get back on the campaign trail after ten days confined to hospital and the White House. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2GDZeIp

White Texas officer charged in Black man’s fatal shooting fired

Former officer Shaun Lucas is fired after fatally shooting Jonathan Price while responding to a domestic disturbance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2SGoC2t

McConnell says he avoids White House, cites lax COVID-19 approach

US Senator Mitch McConnell has not been to the White House, which is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak, for two months. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3llEvaW

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Breonna Taylor: Police files raise new questions, renew outrage

The mayor of Louisville this week released hundreds of documents from a police probe into death of unarmed Black woman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33G8692

Rohingya living in ‘open prison’ in Myanmar: Human Rights Watch

Report says 130,000 Rohingya live under 'squalid, abusive' conditions; calls for an end to their 'abitrary detention'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/30IZahb

US warns China against Taiwan attack, stresses US ‘ambiguity’

Senior official warns amphibious landings are difficult, but also repeats US calls for Taiwan to boost defence spending. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dkjTNL

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One stillbirth every 16 seconds, and COVID-19 could make it worse

UN report finds almost two million babies are stillborn every year, often through the absence of basic antenatal care. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/34yWwMi

Policy failures left people woefully vulnerable to COVID: Oxfam

Failure to spend on health, tax the rich, and ensure worker’s rights has left people out in the cold, Oxfam chief says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33GtxGU

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UK passport photo checker shows bias against dark-skinned women

Website flagged twice as many dark-skinned women's photos as those from light-skinned men in BBC test. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2I290UV

Government to pay £2m to settle coronavirus testing case

The UK has settled a lawsuit brought by a tech firm over the government's contract bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33ErmDW

Pence-Harris meet for United States VP debate: Live news

US Vice President Mike Pence and Democrat Kamala Harris face off in their only debate before election day. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3iHiIbU

Facebook to remove ‘militarised’ calls for US poll watchers

Republicans have mobilised thousands to watch polls, with Donald Trump Jr calling for an 'army' for election security. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/33CCh0M

Donald Trump declares experimental coronavirus drugs ‘cures’

Saying his COVID-19 diagnosis is a 'blessing from God', Donald Trump pledges to make experimental treatments 'free'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3dcygmX