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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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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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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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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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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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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Northeastern states discourage travel as Covid-19 cases rise in U.S.

The number of Covid-19 infections has risen in the United States for a
third straight day.

To combat rising cases, several governors in the country's Northeast
have urged residents to avoid non-essential travel between states.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Donald Trump has Chinese bank account, says NYT

It's being reported that President Donald Trump has a previously
unknown Chinese bank account.

The information was uncovered by the New York Times as part of its
investigation into the President's tax records.

Sarah Walton reports from New York

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SCOTLAND EXTENDS RESTRICTIONS - AND ANNOUNCES TIERED SYSTEM

Scotland will extend its nationwide pandemic restrictions for an extra week, but has announced it will then move to a tiered system of local lockdowns.

It's not yet been announced how that will work, or whether it will match England's system of local lockdowns.

But for now, all of Scotland's households must continue not to mix indoors or consume alcohol inside restaurants and pubs.

Stuart Smith has more from London.

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London declared worst European city for health costs from air pollution

The health costs of air pollution from roads are higher in London than in any other city in Europe. 

A study published by the European Public Health Alliance also found that Manchester and the West Midlands rank among the top 20 of the 400 plus European cities analysed.

With the details, Benji Hyer reports from the UK capital. 

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MILLIONS MORE FACE TOUGHEST CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS IN ENGLAND

Millions more people in England now face living under the toughest coronavirus restrictions. 

South Yorkshire is the latest region to go under Tier 3. Holly Hudson has more.

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National tribute to be held for decapitated teacher

A national tribute is going to be held in Paris on Wednesday in memory of the teacher who died in an attack last week.

Samuel Paty was beheaded outside the school where he taught by an 18-year-old man who was then shot dead by police.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Lagos governor denies ordering the shooting of protesters, visits victims

The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has blamed the shooting of protesters at its Lekki toll gate on Tuesday evening on forces beyond his control. The shootout was carried out shortly before the state curfew by security operatives believed to be soldiers. The governor has also paid a visit to the affected victims.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja.

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UK BORROWING SURGES

UK government borrowing surged again in September to its third-highest monthly level since records begain.

Borrowing rose £28.4 billion ($36bn) compared with the same month last year as the government spent heavily to support the economy during the covid-19 pandemic.

Tax income for the government fell as extra money was spent on furlough and wage support.

Business journalist Declan Curry says it's having a major impact on the country's finances.

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India returns missing Chinese soldier

India has repatriated a Chinese soldier who'd crossed the border earlier this week.

The soldier was detained in the Ladakh area in the Himalayas- where Indian and Chinese soldiers have been involved in a tense stand-off for nearly six months.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Asylum seeker suing Australian government

In September, an Australian Federal Court judge called Acting Immigration Minister Alan Tudge's handling of the mans case criminal, and said he had "unlawfully deprived him of his liberty".

Shaun Bindley reports

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