Tuesday, November 3, 2020

BELARUS FIRST IN LINE TO RECEIVE RUSSIAN VACCINE

Belarus will be the first country to receive the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, according to its Prime Minister, Roman Golovchenko.

The Russian made vaccine is the first to be registered in the world, despite phase three trials still in progress.

Belarus is part of that testing programme, which is required before mass vaccinations of the population can begin.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Cup run to an empty stadium

A sunny day in Melbourne saw the running of the famous horse race, the Melbourne Cup in most unusual circumstances.
Arthur Stevens has more.

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US Mission in Uganda Issues Travel Advisory Against Traveling to Kampala

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The United States has warned its citizens against traveling to the capital Kampala saying there's potential civil disturbances.

Uganda is nominating its presidential candidates ahead of the 2021 election and the political temperature is rising.

Isabel Nakirya reports

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Dr Deborah Birx: "Much more aggressive action" needed to combat coronavirus

Senior Trump Coronavirus advisor Dr Deborah Birx has said "much more aggressive action" is needed to fight the US's coronavirus pandemic.

 

Her comments in an internal memo conflict with President Trump's assertion that the US is "rounding the corner"

 

From Washington Jagruti Dave reports.

 

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On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 11:25 AM Bruce Harrison <harrisonb@featurestory.com> wrote:
Prominent South Korean comedian Park Ji-sun and her mother have both been found dead at Ms. Park's home in Seoul. Police are investigating and have yet to announce a formal cause of death.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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On US election eve Biden makes closing argument

Joe Biden has warned President Trump poses a threat to America's
future in his closing argument to US voters.

The Democratic nominee has laid out contrasting visions of America
under a Biden administration or a second term of Donald Trump,

He's preparing for a final day of campaigning in Pennsylvania before
heading to his home city of Wilmington, Delaware to watch the results
come in.

From where Nick Harper reports.

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Popular S. Korean comedian and mother both found dead at home

Prominent South Korean comedian Park Ji-sun and her mother have both been found dead at Ms. Park's home in Seoul. Police are investigating and have yet to announce a formal cause of death.

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul. 

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Beijing "Summons" Ma Ahead of Ant IPO

China's central bank and three other Chinese regulators held talks with Ant Group's top executives and it founder Jack Ma ahead of the company's blockbuster debut on Thursday.

It comes after comments Ma made at a summit in Shanghai held last month criticising regulators and bankers.

Patrick Fok reports from Beijing.

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Election Day dawns in USA

It's Election Day in the United States…the day that will determine whether President Donald Trump secures four more years in the White House, or becomes the first President since 1992 to be thrown out of office after just one term.


He's warning of "violence in the streets" after the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Pennsylvania being given more time to count postal votes.


Meanwhile the President's rival, Joe Biden, says he's ready to put America back on the path of stability.


Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Cup to run in perfect weather without crowds

Australia's premier horse race, the Melbourne Cup, is set to run under glorious skies, for the first time in it's history in front of empty stands

Steve Visscher reports
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Authorities call deadly Vienna shooting a terror attack

At least two people have died and 15 others have been injured after a suspected terror attack in central Vienna.


Officials say several gunmen struck six different locations and that one of the attackers is among the dead.


The shootings happened near the Austrian capital's main synagogue, an area packed with bars and restaurants.


Chief Rabbi Schlomo Hofmeister lives in the synagogue compound and saw what happened.


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Texas Judge Rejects Republican Request to Toss Drive-Through Ballots

A federal judge in Texas has rejected a lawsuit by Republicans to throw out more than one twenty thousand votes at a drive-through voting location.


The case is one of hundreds of lawsuits which could prove crucial in the event of a close election.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco


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Monday, November 2, 2020

Deaths and injury in terror strike on Vienna

At least two people including one gunman are dead and fifteen people wounded after a terror attack in the Austrian capital Vienna.


Six separate locations were targeted … multiple attackers opened fire in an area packed with bars, restaurants and Vienna's main synagogue.


Reporter Denise Hruby is there.


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US markets higher on bets for a Biden win, strong Q3 earnings & factory data

The Dow Jones and the S&P gained Monday as investors locked in bets for a Biden win, in the final hours before Election Day.


Nasdaq, however, wavered above and below the flatline as tech stocks came under pressure, but it managed to climb into positive territory.


Here's Liling Tan, with the US markets roundup.


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Gunfire in Vienna as police warn people to stay inside

Police in Vienna are warning people to stay inside after gunfire was heard in the city's downtown area. Austrian media are reporting a shooting occurred at a local synagogue, with police confirming several people have been injured and their operation remains ongoing. 

Trent Murray has the latest from Frankfurt. 

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WHO chief self-quarantines following possible exposure; cases spike in US, Europe

The head of the World Health Organization is under self-quarantine after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid 19.


Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus' announcement to isolate himself comes as the number of new cases spike across the United States and Europe.


UN correspondent Liling Tan reports. 


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Trump in mad dash across four states and signals he's gearing up to contest the results in Pennsylvania

U.S. President Trump is in a mad dash across four crucial states where he behind in the polls and has signaled he’s lawyering up to challenge the results in Pennsylvania.


U.S. correspondent Kate Fisher is following the Trump campaign and has the latest:


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Mail-in Voting Expected to Delay Vote Counting

Preliminary US elections results are expected to take longer than usual this year due to a record number of mail-in ballots.


President Trump has repeatedly leveled unsubstantiated claims of fraud over ballots cast by mail, leading to fears of a disputed election result.


Ira Spitzer has more from San Francisco.


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UK PM Boris Johnson sets out case for lockdown to MPs

The UK faces a "medical and moral disaster" unless immediate steps are taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19. 


That's the warning from the country's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says there's "no alternative" but to implement a lockdown in England from Thursday. 


From London, Benji Hyer reports. 


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FBI Investigating Incident with Trump Caravan and Biden Campaign Bus

The FBI is investigating reports of a caravan of Trump supporters surrounding a tour bus carrying campaign staff for Democratic challenger Joe Biden. President Trump has tweeted his criticism of the FBI investigation… Democrats say President Trump is encouraging his supporters to engage in acts of intimidation. 


US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details. 


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