Vice-President Mike Pence to miss Trump Supreme Court vote
Vice-President Mike Pence to miss Trump Supreme Court vote
Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court, just days before the election.
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Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures
Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures
Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service.
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Covid: Trump’s chief of staff admits US cannot control pandemic
Covid: Trump's chief of staff admits US cannot control pandemic
Democrat Joe Biden says comments by Mr Trump's chief of staff show the White House has admitted defeat.
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Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution
Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution
An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one.
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Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang
Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang
Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days.
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Pakistan’s PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content
It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam".
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Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine result could come by end of 2020
Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine result could come by end of 2020
The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December.
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Covid: Spain imposes national night-time curfew to curb infections
Covid: Spain imposes national night-time curfew to curb infections
As well as a night-time curfew, travel between regions can be banned under the emergency measures.
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Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal
Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal
Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated.
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US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide’s Covid diagnosis
US election 2020: Pence stays campaigning despite aide's Covid diagnosis
The US vice-president has tested negative himself and says he will not self-isolate.
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Doha airport in Qatar ‘examined women internally’ after newborn baby found
Doha airport in Qatar 'examined women internally' after newborn baby found
Thirteen Australians were reportedly among those inspected after a newborn was found in Doha, Qatar.
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US election 2020: Trump starts three-state campaign blitz after casting vote
US election 2020: Trump starts three-state campaign blitz after casting vote
The US president's frenetic schedule sees him visiting three key states in one day after voting in Florida.
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Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 18
Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 18
The suicide attack outside the private facility in the Afghan capital has wounded dozens more.
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Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys ‘all resources’ amid street violence
Nigeria protests: Police chief deploys 'all resources' amid street violence
The shooting of unarmed protesters earlier this week sparked the worst street violence seen in two decades.
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Trump comment on ‘blowing up’ Nile Dam angers Ethiopia
Trump comment on 'blowing up' Nile Dam angers Ethiopia
Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.
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Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams
Osiris-Rex: Nasa probe risks losing asteroid sample after door jams
The Osiris-Rex spacecraft collected so much rock from asteroid Bennu that bits are leaking out.
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Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections
Coronavirus: US cases reach record high amid new wave of infections
Over 83,000 infections were reported on Friday, with death and hospitalisation numbers also rising.
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Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: ‘Execution’ video prompts war crime probe
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 'Execution' video prompts war crime probe
A video posted on social media appears to show the execution of two Armenian prisoners by troops from Azerbaijan.
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US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world
US election 2020: How Trump has changed the world
From fake news to how other countries see the US - here's a look at the president's global impact.
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Virus to stay ‘at least until next summer’ – Macron
Virus to stay 'at least until next summer' - Macron
The French president's comments come as daily cases in several European countries reach new highs.
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Sudan-Israel relations agreed, Donald Trump announces
Sudan-Israel relations agreed, Donald Trump announces
Sudan becomes the third Arab country in weeks to agree to normalise ties with its historical foe.
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Coronavirus: France puts 46 million under night curfew
Coronavirus: France puts 46 million under night curfew
A night-time curfew already affecting nine cities will now cover two-thirds of France.
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Nigeria protests: President Buhari says 69 killed in unrest
Nigeria protests: President Buhari says 69 killed in unrest
Mostly civilians, but also police and soldiers have died in protests against police brutality.
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Golden Dawn’s Pappas on the run as colleagues start jail terms
Golden Dawn's Pappas on the run as colleagues start jail terms
Golden Dawn's Christos Pappas defies arrest but 37 colleagues hand themselves in.
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Syria conflict: Hundreds mourn assassinated Damascus mufti
Syria conflict: Hundreds mourn assassinated Damascus mufti
Sheikh Mohammad Adnan al-Afiyuni, a key mediator with Syrian rebels, was killed by a car bomb.
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US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism
US Election 2020: Trump and Biden row over Covid, climate and racism
The bitter rivals' final TV debate was more restrained this time but there were plenty of personal jabs.
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South Korea deaths ‘not linked’ to flu vaccination drive
South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive
Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated.
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Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug
Covid: US gives full approval for antiviral remdesivir drug
The drug will be given to patients in hospitals, but the UN health agency says it has little effect.
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Nagorno-Karabakh: The three-year-old orphaned by war
Nagorno-Karabakh: The three-year-old orphaned by war
Hadija’s mum, dad and older sister were killed in the Azerbaijaini town of Ganja.
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Coronavirus: France extends overnight curfew as cases surge
Coronavirus: France extends overnight curfew as cases surge
The 21:00 to 06:00 curfew will apply from Friday and two-thirds of French people will be affected.
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