Joe Biden's hopes of winning the U.S. presidential election have been
given a boost after winning the key battleground state of Wisconsin.
It's a state that Donald Trump won in 2016 and the President is
calling for a recount.
William Denselow reports from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Trump camp files lawsuit in Michigan, calls for recount in Wisconsin
Donald Trump's campaign team is seeking to overturn leads by his rival for the presidency, Joe Biden, in key swing states.
They've filed a lawsuit in Michigan and called for a recount in Wisconsin.
Kate Fisher reports from Washington.
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President Trump request Wisconsin recount
President Donald Trump has requested a recount in the crucial battleground state of Wisconsin.
Trump won the state by less than 23,000 votes in 2016 and it's set to be another tight race.
But Democrats are confident they have the numbers needed to win the state.
William Denselow reports from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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UK MPs BACK NEW LOCKDOWN
UK MPs have voted in favour of a new four-week national coronavirus lockdown for England.
It will run from Thursday until December 2nd.
Olly Barratt reports from London.
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US - Second Highest One day COVID-19 Total
The United States had its second highest one day total of new cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began on election day.
That's according to new data from Johns Hopkins University.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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US State Department calls for investigation into poll irregularities
The State Department says the US remains deeply concerned by credible reports of significant and widespread irregularities, internet interruption, arrest and violence by security forces both in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. This comes as the incumbent President prepares for his inauguration on Friday.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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Biden eyes victory as more votes counted
Joe Biden's team says they expect it will be clear in the coming hours
that the Democratic challenger will be the next president of the
United States.
He holds narrow leads in Wisconsin, Michigan and Nevada - winning all
three would ensure he unseats the incumbent president Donald Trump.
Nick Harper reports from Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.
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that the Democratic challenger will be the next president of the
United States.
He holds narrow leads in Wisconsin, Michigan and Nevada - winning all
three would ensure he unseats the incumbent president Donald Trump.
Nick Harper reports from Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Delaware.
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Trump erodes Democrat Latino support in Florida
Election returns in Florida suggest an increase in support from Latino
voters helped Donald Trump hold the key swing state of Florida.
He won the Sunshine State with a larger share of the vote than he did in 2016.
Sarah Walton reports from Tallahassee
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voters helped Donald Trump hold the key swing state of Florida.
He won the Sunshine State with a larger share of the vote than he did in 2016.
Sarah Walton reports from Tallahassee
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Trump throws US election's outcome into chaos
The outcome of America's Presidential election hangs in the balance after President Trump declared victory even though critical votes have not been counted yet in some of the key battleground states.
Joe Biden is insisting all the votes must be counted before the election's winner can be declared.
But as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports, the President is threatening to take legal action in a bid to stop the process.
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NHS IN ENGLAND MOVES TO HIGHEST ALERT LEVEL
The National Health Service in England is returning to its highest state of alert level amid a rise in Covid-19 patients needing intensive care.
The move coincides with the start of a second national lockdown on Thursday.
Holly Hudson has more.
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"Small chance" of Covid vaccine by end of year, says Oxford lead
The director of Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine trial says there's a "small chance" of a jab being available by Christmas.
Andrew Pollard told the UK Parliament's Science and Technology Committee that he's "optimistic" about possibly proving the vaccine's efficiency and safety before the end of this year.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Delhi's Air Pollution Touches Hazardous Levels
Delhi's air quality has dipped to hazardous levels on Wednesday.
Certain areas of the capital recorded the air quality index touching above 300, as per the data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board
The air quality annually drops as the Hindu festival of Diwali and winter approach.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -
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Certain areas of the capital recorded the air quality index touching above 300, as per the data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board
The air quality annually drops as the Hindu festival of Diwali and winter approach.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports -
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MASS DISTRIBUTION OF RUSSIAN VACCINE UNLIKELY BY END OF YEAR
Russia's Covid-19 vaccine is unlikely to reach mass production by the end of the year, despite earlier promises by officials.
Vaccine manufacturers say they lack the capacity to increase production to the levels required in such a short time frame - and that promises to the contrary are unrealistic.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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Vaccine manufacturers say they lack the capacity to increase production to the levels required in such a short time frame - and that promises to the contrary are unrealistic.
Stuart Smith has more from Moscow.
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Belgium's COVID-19 infections could be turning a corner
There is a glimmer of hope that Belgium may have turned a corner in its battle against an uncontrolled resurgence in coronavirus cases as the number of infections falls. But as Toni Waterman reports, hospitals are far from in the clear.
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Europe reacts to the close race in US election
Germany has described the situation in the US as explosive, as Europe awaits the result of the US election.
There has been criticism of President Trump's premature declaration of victory ahead of the final count.
Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels.
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TRUMP SAYS HE'LL GO TO SUPREME COURT OVER ELECTION
US President Donald Trump says he'll go to the Supreme Court over claims of election fraud.
The President spoke at the White House - without evidence for his claims - insisting that he should have won the election already.
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His rival Joe Biden's campaign says Donald Trump's comments are 'outrageous, unprecedented and incorrect.'
Millions of votes are still to be counted in a tight race for the White House.
Delhi's poor air quality could increase risk of contracting COVID 19, say experts
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Cases of COVID 19 are rising steadily in India.
With more than 8.3 million cases, India's caseload is the second highest in the world.
Experts say the winters and recent rise in Air pollution could make things worse, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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UGANDA PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been nominated for another term. Mr. Museveni has been at the helm for 34 years now, but faces a youthful and popular challenger, Robert 'Bobi Wine' Kyagulanyi, a celebrated musician turned politician. Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala…
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US President Donald Trump wins swing state of Florida
US President Donald Trump has won the key swing state of Florida, keeping his hopes of winning the 2020 presidential election alive.
Our correspondent Giles Gibson reports from Florida's state capital, Tallahassee.
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US election update: both Biden and Trump project confidence even as race tightens
Despite no clear winner and votes still being counted, both U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden say they are confident of winning.
The race is tightening in a nail-biter of a race which has been bitter and hotly contested.
Both camps have lined up legal teams in anticipation of a protracted legal battle over votes.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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