US President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden are just hours away from
squaring off in the final TV debate.
New rules are aiming to avoid the chaotic interruptions seen in the last debate.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Jobless claims tumble to lowest level since pandemic
The number of Americans filing for weekly jobless claims has fallen to
the lowest level since the pandemic hit.
It's a welcome sign that the labor market is improving but a rise in
new coronavirus infections could slow this momentum.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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the lowest level since the pandemic hit.
It's a welcome sign that the labor market is improving but a rise in
new coronavirus infections could slow this momentum.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Trump’s choice for Supreme Court approved by Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Donald Trump's nominee to
join the US Supreme Court.
Democrats boycotted Thursday's vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Sarah Walton reports
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join the US Supreme Court.
Democrats boycotted Thursday's vote for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
Sarah Walton reports
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Moscow converts more hospitals, opens extra beds as CovID19 cases spike
Moscow authorities are setting up thousands of extra beds for COVID-19 patients as the second wave of the pandemic appears to have hit the country. The capital accounts for nearly a third of total new coronavirus cases in Russia. As daily infections exceeded 15,000 for a fifth day straight, Russia's death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 25,000 people. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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UK UNVEILS NEW ECONOMIC SUPPORT PACKAGE
The UK chancellor has unveiled billions of pounds in extra financial support for businesses and workers hit by coronavirus restrictions.
The new package, which Rishi Sunak labelled as one of the most generous in the world, includes cash grants for hospitality businesses.
Holly Hudson has more.
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TANZANIA PLANS TO BUILD A NEW RAILWAY LINE
Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said plans are afoot to build a new 1,000-kilometer railway line in the south of the country.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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India observes 'Black Day' to remember atrocities committed in Kashmir in 1947
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India is observing a 'black day' on 22nd October to highlight the atrocities committed in Kashmir at the time of independence from colonial rule.
Authorities blame Pakistan for killing millions in the region.
And say Kashmiris need to know the reason for instability in the region as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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BREXIT TALKS TO RESUME
Brexit talks are resuming in London (Thursday) with the UK claiming the EU has given ground since last week's leaders' summit in Brussels.
EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has acknowledged both sides will need to compromise for there to be a deal.
A statement after the EU summit last week suggested all compromises would need to be made by the UK, and failed to call for 'intensified' talks.
London and Brussels now say intensified discussions will continue in the coming days to try and reach a deal.
Former cabinet minister David Mellor believes the UK briefly walking away from face-to-face talks has succeeded.
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Australia – Sexual assault in aged care homes completely unacceptable
Australia's two year Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is taking final submissions after finding that at least 50 people a week are assaulted in residential homes nationwide.
Shaun Bindley reports
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India's Covid-19 infections reach more than 7.7 million
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India added more than 55,800 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, taking its tally to over 7.7 million, according to data from the health ministry released on Thursday.
The number of new daily cases has dropped compared to a peak in September, but medical experts believe that infections could rise again as the country's festive season begins.
Our correspondent Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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Hong Kong slams Germany over reports of asylum offer
The Hong Kong government is condemning Germany for reportedly granting refugee status to a Hong Kong activist facing a riot charge over her involvement in protests in the city last year. The university student said she chose to flee Hong Kong because of fears she wouldn't be given a fair trial.
Richard Kimber reports from Hong Kong.
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US Approves Arms Sales to Taiwan
The United States has cleared the sale of nearly $2 billion worth of arms to Taiwan to shore up its defences.
It's a move expected to spark anger from Beijing, which has stepped up pressure on the island over the past year.
Patrick Fok reports from the Chinese capital.
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It's a move expected to spark anger from Beijing, which has stepped up pressure on the island over the past year.
Patrick Fok reports from the Chinese capital.
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Intelligence officials say Iran and Russia obtained US voter registration information
Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration information in order to interfere in the US elections according to US intelligence officials.
The FBI director and Director of National Intelligence made the announcement in a rare briefing on Wednesday.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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The FBI director and Director of National Intelligence made the announcement in a rare briefing on Wednesday.
Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.
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Obama takes aim at Trump at campaign rally for Biden
Barack Obama has launched a scathing attack on US President Donald Trump in his first in person campaign rally for Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden.
He said that Donald Trump's behavior in office has shown he's "incapable of taking the job seriously".
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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He said that Donald Trump's behavior in office has shown he's "incapable of taking the job seriously".
Our US correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Losses on Wall Street as stimulus talks continue
It was a choppy day of trading on Wall Street Wednesday as coronavirus
stimulus negotiations continue.
White House officials have expressed optimism that a deal can get done
but major hurdles remain.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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stimulus negotiations continue.
White House officials have expressed optimism that a deal can get done
but major hurdles remain.
William Denselow reports from New York.
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Astrazeneca covid-19 vaccine volunteer dies in Brazil
A Brazilian volunteer taking part in AstraZeneca and Oxford University's covid-19 vaccine trial has died.
Brazilian health agency ANVISA said the trial would still continue.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Brazilian health agency ANVISA said the trial would still continue.
Our correspondent Jagruti Dave reports.
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Disney Blasts California for Delaying Opening
Disney isn't happy about California's new protocols for reopening theme parks, which mean its Disneyland resort could stay closed for at least another few months.
The company's largest theme park, Disneyworld in Florida, has been open since July.
Ira Spitzer has more from California
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Oxycontin maker pleads guilty and will pay $8 billion for role in US opioid crisis (wrap)
The manufacturer of powerful prescription painkiller, Oxycontin, has agreed to plead guilty to three federal criminal charges for its role in creating the nation's opioid crisis.
Purdue Pharma will pay more than eight billion dollars and close down the company.
US correspondent Kate Fisher reports
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UN chief condemns Nigeria deadly violence
The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned this week's deadly violence in the Nigerian city of Lagos.
Protests against police brutality escalated after security forces reportedly fired into protestors, drawing outrage from around the world.
UN correspondent Liling Tan reports.
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Obama hits campaign trail for Biden
Former US President Barack Obama is hitting the campaign trail for his
first in-person event in support of Democrat Joe Biden.
President Obama is holding a drive-in rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial
swing state, less than two weeks before the November 3rd election.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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first in-person event in support of Democrat Joe Biden.
President Obama is holding a drive-in rally in Pennsylvania, a crucial
swing state, less than two weeks before the November 3rd election.
US correspondent Nick Harper reports.
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