China Claims Cake Set Off Diplomats in Scuffle at Taiwanese Event in Fiji

China has hit back at Taiwan's claims it was responsible for a scuffle that broke out between their diplomats at a reception to mark Taiwan's national day in Fiji.

It says that a cake helped fuel the bust up.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Human rights group details 'torture, sexual abuse' in new report on N. Korea

A human rights NGO has released a report detailing torture, sexual abuse and dangerous health conditions in North Korea's pretrial detention system. Human Rights Watch says detainees are considered to be 'worth less than an animal.'

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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New Debates Commission rules to mute mics for final Presidential Debate

The Commission on Presidential Debates has announced new rules to mute microphones for the final presidential debate.

After the chaotic first debate it had said it would "add additional structure...to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues."

Jagruti Dave reports from Washington

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US stocks down on stimulus uncertainty, spike in global Covid-19 cases

US stock markets fell sharply Monday as hopes receded for a coronavirus stimulus package a day before a key US deadline, and as the number of Covid-19 cases continued to rise around the world.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost more than 400 points.

Here's Liling Tan with the markets roundup.

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US charges six Russian hackers over international cyber attacks

The US Department of Justice has charged six Russian hackers with launching cyber attacks on multiple countries, including the 2017 French elections and 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.

Our Washington correspondent Giles Gibson has more.

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France raids homes of suspected Islamists after beheading attack on teacher

French police have raided the homes of dozens of suspected Islamist radicals following the beheading of a teacher who showed controversial cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed to his pupils.

47-year-old Samuel Paty died on Friday after the attack outside the school where he taught.

Ross Cullen has more.

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WALES TO IMPLEMENT LOCKDOWN

Wales is returning to a state of lockdown, with similar rules as at the peak of the pandemic in March.

The First Minister, Mark Drakeford, says the "firebreak" lockdown will deliver a "short, sharp shock". It's due to begin on Friday and last for 17 days.

That puts Wales in a very different situation to its neighbour England, as well as the rest of the UK.

Stuart Smith reports from London.

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Report finds examples of overt racism in New York courts

A new report from a team led by former President Barack Obama's
Homeland Security secretary has found clear examples of racial bias in
New York's court system.

According to its findings many grievances are similar to those
documented in a Minorities Commission report released about 30 years
ago.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US Covid cases rise in almost every state

Nearly every US state is seeing COVID-19 cases rise, with warnings the
country worst hit by the pandemic is heading for a new wave of
infections.

The US has recorded more than 8.1 million cases and nearly 220,000 deaths.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US schedules first federal execution for a woman in 70 years

The US has scheduled the first federal execution of a woman for almost 70 years.

Lisa Montgomery is due to be given a lethal injection in December.

Sarah Walton reports.

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Europe imposes new restrictions as case numbers surge

Italy has become the latest European country to impose new measures to combat a second wave of the coronavirus, with nearly 12,000 cases reported on Sunday. 

In Belgium, a new partial lockdown is taking effect with the closure of all bars and restaurants for a month. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels. 

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#EndSARS: Police begin training of new tactical team - SWAT

Nigeria's Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says the training for a new police tactical team, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) will commence on Monday.

The new SWAT unit was set-up to replace the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit, which millions of Nigerians have forced the government to scrap after years of alleged police brutality.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja

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India crosses 7.55 million confirmed COVID 19 cases

India has added over 55,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total caseload to over 7.55 million.

A panel appointed by the Indian government - to study the future course of the pandemic, say coronavirus infections may have already peaked in India and the virus can be brought under control by early next year.

This panel consists of a group of scientists and health experts from India's top institutions.

Sreoshi Mukherjee has more...

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UK URGES EU MOVEMENT IN BREXIT TALKS

The UK says the ball is in the EU's court if there's to be a post-Brexit trade deal.

London says it's 'disappointed' after an EU summit last week urged British compromises and failed to commit to 'intensified' negotiations.

UK and EU officials are holding discussions, but talks due to take place in London between chief negotiators have been called off.

UK cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says Brussels needs to move.

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As Delhi's air quality worsens, experts warn asthma patients could be hit hard

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Fraud trial for Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong to begin this week

Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong will go on trial from this Thursday over fraud and other charges. Prosecutors believe Mr. Lee broke the law to ensure his succession as the next chairman of Samsung. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Twitter: @brucesbeat

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Japan’s Prime Minister visits Vietnam and Indonesia

In his first diplomatic trip overseas, Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is meeting with leaders of Vietnam and Indonesia to bolster ties with the Southeast Asian countries. Grace Lee has more from Tokyo.

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Hong Kong prepares to ease travel restrictions with China

Hong Kong is preparing to allow cross-border travel with mainland China and Macau, amid hopes the coronavirus situation in all three places will continue to remain under control. 

Richard Kimber reports.

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Reports: US official visited Syria to negotiate hostage release

A top White House official has reportedly traveled to Syria to
negotiate with President Bashar al-Assad's government for the release
of at least two American hostages.

The Wall Street Journal reports the visit is believed to be the first
high-level US-Syrian negotiations in more than 10 years.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Trump criticized for Michigan Governor "lock her up" chants

Democrats have criticized chants at a Trump rally to lock up the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer. 

The President's supporters chanted that Whitmer should be jailed for closing parts of the state's economy to deal with COVID-19.

Whitmer, who was recently the target of a right-wing militia plot to kidnap and execute her, told NBC the President should have silenced the chants.

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