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Two dead and five wounded in Quebec stabbing, police say

Police confirm at least two people have died and say they have arrested a man in his mid 20s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/322Ue7I

Algeria referendum: A vote 'to end years of deviousness'

The referendum is to cement democratic reforms but some activists say real change is not being made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jN7oMa

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'

The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLV813

How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods

Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJEvnJ

India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot

Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFd24H

'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'

How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8

The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320t7u0

Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus

How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLTFFd

US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states

Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecV4U6

US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump

Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQx63C

US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'

Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320sWi5

US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'

Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVJXmN

US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign

For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaHte

ICYMI: Big wave surfing to socially-distanced theatre

Some of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35TW7ET

Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90

He was the first to bring the role to the big screen and appeared in seven of the spy thrillers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3efsOA9

The hours that led to Huawei boss Meng Wanzhou's arrest

More details emerge as a legal battle over the extradition of Meng Wanzhou continues in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jMdaxk

Rare 'blue moon' to enchant Halloween stargazers

A full moon at Halloween is a rare event but this year it is a blue moon which is even more unusual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JnwIfb

Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TFRubM

US footballer Rapinoe announces engagement

Two-time US World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe and WNBA star Sue Bird have announced their engagement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35LmBs2

Indian doctor duped into buying 'Aladdin's lamp' for $41,500

The alleged con artists said the lamp would make him rich, and pretended to conjure spirits from the lamp. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31YcI9n

Turkey-Greece quake: Search for survivors under rubble

Rescue workers hunt through collapsed buildings in the city of Izmir after Friday's deadly quake. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kKXFaq

Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HQgzOF

How social media is preparing for US election chaos

Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj

Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island

Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HTnYwK

US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win

Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecrm1t

The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job

The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oSHNoS

The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home

Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jH4s3A

Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?

The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj

Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'

Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNEv29

US election 2020: Trump is in the fight of his political life

In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Z2ohl

US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week

The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvHTke

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Fox News Breaking News Alert OFFICERS AMBUSHED: Two New Orleans cops shot at in French Quarter 10/30/20 5:30 PM

Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay

Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HL5z50

Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown

Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKYvYF

US election: What Latino first-time voters want

Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364Khbd

Berlin airport opens... 10 years late

Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecZ4UF

Nice attack: 'Such friendly faces' - city in shock after murders

Colleagues and neighbours pay tribute to the three victims of Thursday's attack at Notre-Dame basilica. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kIQfV1

Earthquake in the Aegean rattles Greece and Turkey

A powerful earthquake has struck off Turkey's Aegean coast, north of the Greek island of Samos, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37V1nL6

Covid: France returns to lockdown amid new surge

The new national lockdown aims to tackle a sharp rise in infections and ease pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34E3DnY

Kanye West gives Kim Kardashian birthday hologram of dead father

Kim Kardashian calls the message from beyond the grave "the most thoughtful" 40th birthday gift. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oFjH0u

France attack: Nice in mourning after deadly church stabbings

Security across France tightens after a suspected Islamist militant stabs three people to death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35KOUa5

Trump v Biden: A tale of two rallies

Donald Trump and Joe Biden slug it out in Florida, with very different campaign styles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIl9iH

Taiwan's military includes same-sex couples in wedding for first time

The Taiwanese military says their inclusion shows its "enlightened [and] progressive" attitude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GaLWTq

Bushfire inquiry says Australia must prepare for 'alarming outlook'

A long-awaited report into Australia's bushfires warns of an "alarming" outlook in future decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TyW0c0

New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people

Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32cjrwH

Australian on Qatar flight where women ‘invasively examined' left 'terrified'

A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34EyaSH

Africa's week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HpDgW

Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon

Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SvCSN

Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate

It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jE00Ti

Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell

A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7nkrg

Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mD7jMC

Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins

Traffic stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oBtbKi

Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns

Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHxxiX

Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JXOEF

US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida

Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HM9uyS

Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid probe ready to return to Earth after leak

The Osiris-Rex probe is now safely carrying rock from an asteroid several million kilometres from Earth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37PoRkJ

United Airlines to trial airport Covid testing

The airline's boss Scott Kirby tells the BBC passenger testing is "key to reopening the world economy". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35N3iPa

Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh

Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMNWD5

'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis

Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TDO09O

Typhoon Molave: Landslides kill at least 19 after heavy rain in Vietnam

Dozens are still missing after Typhoon Molave struck central Vietnam, lashing it with wind and rain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37VmD3d

Tanzania elections: Opposition leader Tundu Lissu 'won't accept poll results'

Presidential candidate Tundu Lissu says the election was "marred by irregularities at all stages". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HHwTkL

At least three people have been killed in a knife attack in Nice

Nice Mayor Christian Estrosi said there had been a "terrorist attack at the heart of the Notre-Dame basilica". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JixKJm

LVMH and Tiffany kiss and make up over takeover dispute

The French luxury brand will pay less to buy the US jeweller, ending a bitter dispute over the deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31SU4jk

Nice attack: Mayor says deadly stabbing points to terrorism

A man and a woman are reported to have died and the mayor of Nice says it points to a terrorist attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jIaTmN

Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space

Entire city dims its streetlights, enabling scientists to measure light pollution from space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3edhYe7

"The bravest person I have ever met," Farage praises Trump at Arizona rally

"This is the single most resilient and bravest person I have ever met in my life," the Brexit Party founder says of the US president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDpvrm

Covid: Lockdowns return as Europe confronts second wave

Two of the continent's biggest economies impose strict restrictions amid dire warnings over Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7cC41

Old men, chocolate and Ivory Coast's bitter election

The president's U-turn over a third-term bid has opened up wounds in a country with a history of civil wars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37Mwt7D

Muttiah Muralitharan on the 'challenge' of his disputed biopic

A planned biopic of Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has drawn protests but he insists it will air. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31UThOO

Coronavirus: Remote Marshall Islands records first cases

The Marshall Islands was one of the few places free of Covid-19 until two US arrivals tested positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDABuj

Tony Chung: Hong Kong activist detained near US embassy charged

Tony Chung was detained as he reportedly planned to claim asylum at the US consulate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAmSpS

Adriana Rivas: Pinochet-era kidnap suspect 'eligible for extradition'

Chilean woman Adriana Rivas was allegedly involved in seven kidnappings before moving to Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tvyn4a

US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims

The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V1Glk

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Joe Biden's brother Jim refuses to answer questions about family’s business dealings 10/28/20 6:16 PM

Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns

A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31OaJUP

US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns'

The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJzDyf

US election 2020: What to look out for on election night

Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HH1cIo

Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death

Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JsOEJ

Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators

Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G2LOW

US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?

The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GdMEzu

Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'

Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb

End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'

Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35IgmoL

Melbourne cheers end of Australia's strictest lockdown

After months of restrictions, Melbourne's bars, restaurants and shops are finally open again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31P1io6

Turkey vows legal action over Erdogan cartoon

The cartoon showing the president lifting the skirt of a veiled woman was printed in Charlie Hebdo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G54kwY

Coronavirus: Germany and France to decide on new lockdowns

While Germany is planning a "lockdown light", France is deciding new measures too. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TwnJKl

Coronavirus: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa self-quarantines

A guest at a dinner the president attended later tested positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35IrB0u

Poland abortion ruling sparks 'women's strike'

Anger over a court's near-total ban continues as the ruling party says there is no turning back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osQ4PY

Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State Building

Standing 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tyef1o

Ankhi Das: Facebook India's policy head quits amid hate speech row

Ankhi Das was at the centre of allegations that Facebook allowed anti-Muslim posts by BJP supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3muT7oW

World Series: LA Dodgers beat Tampa Bay Rays to triumph for first time since 1988

The Los Angeles Dodgers win their first World Series in 32 years, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to secure a 4-2 win in the best-of-seven championship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ty7o7T

Kim Kardashian 'humbly' has 40th birthday party on private island

The reality star says she held the trip "after two weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e2F3jC

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Dodgers win first their World Series title since 1988 10/27/20 8:43 PM

Polls open in Tanzania's general election

Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwBcj7

Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster

Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35D9pW4

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Night 2: Police report 1,000 looters ransacking businesses after deadly police shooting 10/27/20 6:05 PM

Orange County wildfires 'may have been started by electrical equipment'

Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HxNbQ

Surviving a week in Afghanistan

One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HF3FmM

US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president

China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e14sKu

Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president

Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mw1vF0

US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans

Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mr5K4w

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Ex-Hunter Biden associate Tony Bobulinski joins Tucker Carlson Tonight live right now 10/27/20 5:00 PM

US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest

Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37TZcam

'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia

The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kyR2ry

US election: The sinking island voting for Trump

Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlCrQS

US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch

The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jteMMw

US-India 2+2: Crucial defence deal signed

Stronger India-US ties are aimed at countering China's influence in the region, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mkDSim

Syria: Inside a refugee camp where Covid is spreading

Doctors say Covid-19 is now rampant in the refugee camps of Idlib, north-west Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35AB8GZ

Kazakhstan adopts Borat phrase for tourism campaign

The film initially caused outrage - but now the tourism board sees it as the perfect marketing tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37KTIPe

India's first 'saviour sibling' cures brother of fatal illness

Her birth has also led to a debate about the ethics of using technology to create a child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34whNr1

Viral photo sparks concerns about Indonesia's 'Jurassic Park'

The viral image has raised questions about the conservational impact on the animal native to Indonesia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2G5yccI

Pakistan blast: At least four dead in Peshawar school attack

Dozens of others were injured in the attack during a class in the city of Peshawar, police said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EyEtQ

HSBC to accelerate restructure plan to slash costs

The bank is yet to say if it will shed more jobs beyond the 35,000 it flagged earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31NR3jY

Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures

Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IXYyN

Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway

Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7wQuE

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH: Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court associate justice at White House ceremony 10/26/20 6:06 PM

France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey

President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxFOG4

Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?

Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35RohR1

Qian Xuesen: The scientist deported from the US who helped China into space

A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ou3ICl

The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe

Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF

Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam

The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G7bp7

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Senate confirms ACB as an associate justice on the nation's highest court solidifying conservative tilt 10/26/20 5:07 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle 10/26/20 4:51 PM

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Fox News Breaking News Alert WATCH LIVE: Senate voting to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court after testy nomination battle 10/26/20 4:51 PM

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court

Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35yZRLW

US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration

Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ouK8pF

Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?

Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ts6aep

US election 2020: What does it cost and who pays for it?

With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37QCjEK

US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?

The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tuhk2u

Somalia conflict: Al-Shabab 'collects more revenue than government'

Al-Shabab uses threats and violence to extort the money from Somalis, a new report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ot1iEd

Paul Pogba: Man Utd star to take legal action over reports he was quitting France national team

Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba says he will take legal action after "total fake" reports said he was to quit international football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kvqFD5

Pakistan's first metro line opens to passengers in Lahore

The Chinese-built Orange Line will cut journey times across the notoriously congested city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34synrK

Chinese giant eyes record $34bn market debut

The Chinese firm is set for the biggest public share offering ever, eclipsing Saudi Aramco's $29bn flotation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tuyi0k

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Fox News Breaking News Alert US threatens to destroy Iranian missiles shipped to Venezuela 10/26/20 7:35 AM

Therapy patients blackmailed for cash after clinic data breach

Stolen data appears to have included personal identification records and notes about therapy sessions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31IUPvf

Covid-19: How the Czech Republic's response went wrong

Praised for its initial response to the pandemic, the Czech Republic is now preparing for the worst. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HNjUV

Turkey's Erdogan urges boycott of French goods

Ties between Turkey and France worsen in a row over secular values and radical Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3orPIZQ

Syria war: 'Russian air strikes kill dozens' in Idlib

More than 50 people reportedly die in the attack, which puts at risk a ceasefire in the area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TsJZVC

Chileans on referendum: 'Chance to make things right'

Chileans speak about how they voted in the constitutional referendum and their hopes for the future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jrs2RT

Covid: Italy brings in sweeping new coronavirus measures

Gyms, pools, cinemas and theatres are closed, while restaurants and bars cut short their table service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HAl6ov

Pakistan's PM asks Facebook to ban Islamophobic content

It comes a day after Imran Khan accused French President Emmanuel Macron of "attacking Islam". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3orKNZ3

China Communist Party plenum kicks off in Beijing

The three-day meeting comes amid speculation that President Xi intends to be 'President-for-life'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ozjRH1

'We're not going to control pandemic' admits Trump's chief of staff

Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other "mitigation areas". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HA8Vb2

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31JLoeZ

Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution

An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olq7C1

Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus

Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35yVaS1

'I went to school and woke up in intensive care'

Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Nu9L5

US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'

Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35w3vWF

Egypt sex attacks fuel 'feminist revolution'

Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnCcIm

US election 2020: Indian and Pakistani diaspora rally together

The countries share a hostile history but in the US the election campaign has brought them together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oo270V

Tanzania elections: Why pop stars are hailing President Magufuli

Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mk1ILe

France urges Arab nations to prevent boycotts over Macron's cartoons defence

President Macron's comments about "Islamist separatism" have angered some in the Muslim world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3onUVlr

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree US-brokered ceasefire

Two previous ceasefires over the conflict in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh were broken almost immediately. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ktLVc1

Belarus protest: Police 'fire stun grenades' at demonstrators in Minsk

Police fire stun grenades at protesters in Minsk hours ahead of a deadline for the president to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37DUFc3

Poland abortion ruling: Protesters disrupt church services

Women chant "we are sick of this" as they stage unusual protests inside churches across Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HDNN3p

Coronavirus: Berlin breaks up 600-strong party over Covid

Police said the venue was too small for distancing, as the virus takes a toll on German festivities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzW71K

Mass protests against Lukashenko as Belarus opposition threatens strikes

The opposition has threatened a mass walkout by workers if President Alexander Lukashenko does not resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dTpyKS

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Wilton Gregory: Pope Francis names first African-American cardinal

Wilton Gregory, Washington DC's archbishop, is among 13 new cardinals to be nominated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37GeAXO

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37EdiN6

Coronavirus: Italy shuts cinemas, gyms and pools in Covid fight

Bars and restaurants will also have to close early as the number of infections continues to rise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ksQmnr

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oprDTD

From civil rights to Smethwick: Why was Malcolm X in the West Midlands?

Why was the civil rights activist in a small industrial town in the Midlands? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37FfR1y

Swimming with sharks at Bondi Beach

Two Grey Nurse sharks were feeding on a large school of salmon while swimmers had a morning dip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37BxOhv

Dr Fauci: Covid vaccine could come by end of 2020

The US government scientist says we should know if a vaccine is "safe and effective" by December. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35tGDr2

Seychelles election: Wavel Ramkalawan in landmark win

The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oory2v

'Murder hornet': First nest found in US eradicated with vacuum hose

The Asian giant hornets can wipe out a colony of honeybees in hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FkXHc

Europe's streets empty again

With infections rising across Europe, tighter Covid restrictions are being enforced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31FU8m8

Misty Copeland: Ballet’s listening after George Floyd

Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from dancers about how the Black Lives Matter movement has changed ballet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34qv3NP

Nuclear weapons treaty: Campaigners hail new era for nuclear disarmament

A 50th nation ratifies a key UN treaty and it will come into force - but five major powers are missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jquGqT

UFC champion Nurmagomedov retires after victory

Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from the UFC after beating Justin Gaethje in the second round in Abu Dhabi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hq83WO

Samsung Group titan Lee Kun-hee dies aged 78

Mr Lee helped to grow his father's small trading business into a global industrial powerhouse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tkzpji

France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs 'mental check'

France recalls its ambassador after President Erdogan suggests French leader needs "mental check". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37G7hzE

Dussehra: Covid-19 forces grand Hindu festival to go online

The pandemic has interrupted a centuries-old Indian tradition, the yearly performance of an ancient Hindu epic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oo9aa2

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Afghan bombing: Kabul education centre attack kills at least 13

A suicide bomber detonated his explosives outside the centre in the Afghan capital, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35sFboB

Paraguay finds seven bodies in container shipment from Serbia

Paraguay believes the seven "migrants" may have wanted to travel only from Serbia to Croatia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQwaJW

ICYMI: The puppy born green and other curiosities

Our weekly video round-up, In Case You Missed It, brings you some of the stories that might have passed you by. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34roU45

Ethiopia River Nile dam: PM condemns 'aggressions' after Trump comment

Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34sbncF

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35p0Az6

Clashes in Naples over possible Covid-19 lockdown

Protests broke out after the region's leader suggested that Campania should go into full lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mmiXvx

The man who taught Uber how to say sorry

Economist John List had a bad ride with Uber and never got an apology, so he showed them the best way to do it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35n0wQc

Covid-19: Poland President Duda tests positive for virus

Andrzej Duda, 48, contracts coronavirus as his country hits a daily record of new cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IRjR4v

Coronavirus: Clashes in Naples over tightening restrictions

Hundreds protested in the southern Italian city, some throwing firecrackers and smoke bombs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TnWCRQ

George Floyd protests: 'Boogaloo' member held in precinct attack

A member of an extremist group has been charged with rioting during the May George Floyd protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRQavH

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TjCNuC

US Election 2020: Biden seeks to clarify remark on ending oil

The Democrat says he meant fossil fuel subsidies, as Mr Trump claims it was a serious gaffe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kl8ZtD

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Fox News Breaking News Alert U.S. Navy T-6B aircraft crashes in Foley, Ala., killing at least 2 crew members on board 10/23/20 6:27 PM

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35qfcyk

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35s1Dyi

US man jailed for supplying guns used in San Bernardino shootings

Enrique Marquez was found guilty of buying guns for a couple who carried out the 2015 San Bernardino attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e08X8g

How the End Sars protests have changed Nigeria forever

The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mugsr9

United Nations at 75 plagued by new crises and cash crunch

Faced with wars, climate change and a pandemic, the United Nations is struggling to make an impact. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HnFrxo

Chile's choice: Out with the old, in with the new?

After a year of often violent protests, Chileans get to decide whether they want a new constitution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37CGVP2

The Indian doctor taking care of thousands of elephants

Kushal Kunwar Sharma is affectionately known as the "elephant doctor" in India's wildlife community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31zCmkI

Week in pictures: 17-23 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37AVkLj

Covid blood plasma donation: What is blood plasma?

The NHS wants us to donate blood plasma to help fight Covid-19. But why? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mgxRmP

Presidential debate: Decoding Trump and Biden's body language

An expert gives her view on the rivals' gestures and mannerisms in their final live TV debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31R9dSf

Pollution killing sea life in Russian far east 'not man made'

The recent mass death of sea life off Kamchatka was probably caused by toxic algae, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jp8z40

Fukushima: Contaminated water could damage human DNA, Greenpeace says

The group says the water has a radioactive substance amid reports it could be released into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ld77d

Nigeria End Sars protest: Key protest group says stay at home

The Feminist Coalition also advises people to follow any curfews in place in their states. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3knGZW5

China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents

The UK plans to offer a path to citizenship to many in Hong Kong after Beijing's new security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ocX2bI

Bihar elections: Crowds throng rallies amid coronavirus fear

Experts say that flouting coronavirus safety rules at rallies can have devastating consequences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HkPweu

Presidential debate 2020: Voters react to final Trump-Biden clash

Two Biden voters. Two Trump voters. Two undecided voters. Did the final debate change anyone's mind? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35pcysy

US election 2020: Kristen Welker was 'clear winner' on social media

The NBC correspondent is labelled "clear winner" for the way she led the final presidential debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31C9g4a

Poland abortion ruling: Police use pepper spray against protesters

Pepper spray is used against crowds in Warsaw after Thursday's controversial court ruling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ju05cc

Presidential debate: Second Trump v Biden debate in pictures

Donald Trump and Joe Biden went head-to-head in the second and final US presidential debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnrbS7

Coronavirus: North Korea warnings over 'yellow dust coming from China'

There is no known link between the seasonal dust clouds and Covid-19 but Pyongyang is on high alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meDd21

US election 2020: Trump and Biden final debate fact-checked

The final face off between Donald Trump and Joe Biden covered a wide range of issues from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xblOC

South Korea deaths 'not linked' to flu vaccination drive

Officials say the country's vaccination drive continues and that several recent deaths are unrelated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3miSSgz

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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35l5JIq

Trump and Biden spar in final presidential debate

Their last time together on stage featured a much more subdued debate with real policy discussions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jiMWCp

US and North Korea: Trump and Biden clash over Kim Jong-un relationship

Biden accuses Trump of "legitimising" North Korea as Trump describes his relationship with Kim Jong-un. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IUihPn

Hunter Biden: What was he doing in Ukraine and China?

What is the background to the claims made by President Trump about Ukraine and the Bidens? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dtKE2h

Presidential debate: Trump and Biden row about Russia and China money

In the final debate, the candidates accuse each other of being involved with China and Russia deals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35naam0

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Australia child abuse: Police arrest 44 suspects and rescue 16 children

The arrests took place across the country and 16 children were "removed from harm", police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35of56m

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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. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kqsO2S

Brexit: Why is fishing a stumbling block in the trade talks?

Fishing is one of the key stumbling blocks preventing a trade deal between the UK and EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oldSoK

JD(U) netas too want Yogi to charm voters

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Twitter history bites NCW chief

A day after she claimed that there was a “rise in love jihad cases in Maharashtra”, National Commission for Women chief Rekha Sharma continued to find herself in the midst of a controversy over her remarks and some tweets allegedly posted by her from her account from the period prior to her tenure as the commission’s chairperson. Sharma claimed that her account was hacked. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Hm1DI5 via IFTTT

Live: Most RJD nominees have criminal history

With less than a week to go for the first phase of polling in Bihar, campaigning in the state is hitting a crescendo. The parties are adjusting to the pandemic situation and making the best to reach out to voters. Stay with TOI for all updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3klfIDN via IFTTT

Amazon sale: Offers on 'bestseller' laptops & tablets

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Economy at doorstep of recovery, says RBI guv

The Indian economy is at the “doorstep of revival” and both the govt and the RBI are maintaining an accommodative stance, according to RBI governor Shaktikanta Das. An accommodative stance means being prepared to provide all the funds required to support growth. The statement comes a fortnight after he forecast that economy would break out of contraction in the fourth quarter. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31uCOAp via IFTTT

Late call to ask Siraj to open the bowling: Kohli

Mohammed Siraj's furious spell upfront tore apart the Kolkata Knight Riders' batting line up but RCB skipper Virat Kohli revealed that the seamer initially did not figure in their plans for opening the attack. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2ILwiyM via IFTTT

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Carrie Underwood takes top honor at CMT Music Awards 10/21/20 7:45 PM

US Election 2020: Trump and Obama lock horns in rival rallies

Mr Obama liken his successor to a "crazy uncle", while Mr Trump mocks his old adversary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwINw0

Australia aged care: Inquiry hears 50 sexual assaults happen each week

The widespread sexual abuse of elderly residents is a "national shame", a top inquiry hears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31xnPpt

Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success

The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hrzzm8

Thailand protest: Why young activists are embracing Hong Kong's tactics

Thailand’s activists are increasingly adopting methods used last year by demonstrators in Hong Kong. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dJvmqc

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Fox News Breaking News Alert Laptop connected to Hunter Biden linked to FBI money laundering probe, according to documents obtained by Fox News, sources 10/21/20 6:13 PM

Osiris-Rex: Nasa asteroid mission confident of success

The first images are released of the Osiris-Rex spacecraft trying to grab rock from asteroid Bennu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hrzzm8

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FBI says Iran and Russia have US voter information

Intelligence officials say Iran was behind threatening emails sent to Democrats earlier this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dL49TU

Trump's lawyer Giuliani dismisses 'compromising' clip from new Borat film

Rudy Giuliani describes as a "fabrication" a scene appearing to show him with hands down his trousers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31M35L1

Coronavirus: Italians find new ways to eat out

Traditional restaurants are trying to find ways of staying in business in a second wave of Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3obbMb8

Will cruise ships return to Venice?

Pressure is mounting on the Italian authorities to decide on the future of cruise ships in Venice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HlqZp8

Tanzania President John Magufuli: The man who 'banned' coronavirus

President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31umGiu

Nagorno-Karabakh: The Armenian-Azeri 'information wars'

There are false videos that have gone viral. Some are doctored or old footage that has thousands of views. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35nZ5B8

Asafoetida: The smelly spice India loves but never grew

Asafoetida occupies a treasured spot in the Indian pantry, but has never been farmed there until now. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HlphnI

US election 2020: A guide to the final presidential debate

On Thursday, candidates will share a stage one last time. Here's what you need to know. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31stcGk

US election 2020: Has Trump delivered on his promises?

Donald Trump made voters a number of promises before they elected him. But has he kept his word? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jm7Cdm

Nitish ridicules Tejashwi’s 10L govt job promise

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Live updates: Nissan Magnite unveil under way

Nissan India will be foraying into B-SUV with the introduction of Magnite. The SUV is particularly developed for India and will be exported to several global markets. Set to be launched during the festive season, Nissan will be unveiling the Magnite today. Stay tuned with TOI Auto: from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dScDsE via IFTTT

JCKA case: ED questions Farooq Abdullah again

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IPL: Present tense, future imperfect for CSK

For the first time in their 11-year history (they were banned for two years), CSK - with only three wins out of 10 - are staring at a non-entry into the last four stage. Over the years, Dhoni sometimes has beaten Houdini himself in conjuring acts and fashioning comebacks, but this time even he seems to have given up. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FKkFXI via IFTTT

Women beat mean to death for making obscene calls

A woman and her daughter on Tuesday beat a 46-year-old man to death at Periyar Nagar in Karamadai here after he allegedly made inappropriate phone calls to the younger woman over the past week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3knqo56 via IFTTT

UP woman cop murders beau after marriage snub

While the temple town was being fortified last year in the run-up to the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict, love blossomed between two fresh police recruits in their twenties, who were deployed at Ramjanmabhoomi, keeping in view their age and agility. In less than a year, the saga of love left a bloody trail, with the woman constable engineering the brutal murder of her beau on home turf, Etawah, with help of her two sisters. The trio was arrested early Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3m9zjaO via IFTTT

Deaths due to mobile use while driving rose 33%

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Hyundai i20 N unveiled, launch in early 2021

Hyundai Motor on Wednesday launched the all-new i20 N. The automaker launches the high-performance hatchback to expand the hatchback’s portfolio in Europe. The Hyundai i20 N will join the i30 N and i30 Fastback N to give the thrills of a racetrack car to its performance-oriented customer base. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ku7cSU via IFTTT

Machines to 'do half of all work tasks by 2025'

Millions more jobs will be lost to robots with Covid accelerating the trend, says the World Economic Forum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ob8Uv2

Long Covid: Who is more likely to get it?

A study suggests old age increases the risk, as does asthma, excess weight, and being female. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34d61BQ

France teacher attack: Macron urges Russia to boost anti-terror fight

France's leader calls his Russian counterpart after the beheading of a teacher by a Russian-born man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TdMivy

EU asks: Is a vegetarian sausage really a sausage?

A bill that would ban vegetarian items from being called sausages or burgers is set to be voted on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8y2SV

India hands over Chinese soldier who crossed border

The PLA soldier was apprehended by India after he strayed across their contested border on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dKNvDX

Trump maintains a Chinese bank account, says NYT

Mr Trump, who sparked a trade war with Beijing, is critical of US firms doing business in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34ljach

Dhawan makes history but Punjab have last laugh

Kings XI Punjab kept their playoff hopes alive with a much-improved performance to beat table-toppers Delhi Capitals by five wickets with an over to spare at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. It was also another Shikhar Dhawan show. Dhawan, who waited until his 168th IPL innings for his first century, became the first to score back-to-back IPL centuries. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TeGL86 via IFTTT

One of our top 4 has to finish off games: Rahul

Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul was relieved to see his team finally get over the line comfortably but said the top-four batsmen must consistently close out games in the remainder of their IPL campaign. from Times of India https://ift.tt/34iHqM5 via IFTTT

PLA soldier who strayed into LAC, handed back

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India counters UN rights chief criticism on FCRA

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UP police bring in CBI to investigate ‘TRP scam’

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Talk of ‘reinventing Dalit militancy’: Elgar witness

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Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine to be included in Brazil immunisation plan

Officials say an immunisation programme using CoronaVac could begin as soon as January 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKqlC9

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao swaps punching for payments

The legendary fighter is launching PacPay to help streamline online payments for social media influencers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31msE51

Elderly couple, married for 60 years, reunited after 215 days apart

This elderly couple's tearful reunion is caught on camera by staff at the care home where they live. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IKrQAh

7-yr-old boy accused of raping girl, 5, in Aligarh

A five-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted sexually by her 7-year-old neighbour in Aligarh. Police registered an FIR under section 376 (rape) of IPC and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offence (Pocso) Act at Kawarsi police station. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dHcXtV via IFTTT

Jeff Bridges: Oscar-winning US actor reveals he has lymphoma

The Big Lebowski actor acknowledges it "is a serious disease" but says his prognosis is good. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ICBrsT

NBA writes to TRAI about violations by Republic TV

In the last six months alone, NBA has written over 20 letters to the TRAI chairman against Republic TV occupying multiple ‘logical channel numbers’, including in other genres and languages, in violation of TRAI regulations that limit a TV channel to only one LCN or slot on a cable or DTH platform. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2T6SqFV via IFTTT

Agri bill: AAP MLAs spend night in Pb assembly

The Aam Aadmi Party MLAs spent Monday night inside Punjab assembly demanding copies of the farm bill which the state's Congress government is now expected to introduce on Tuesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37ou9U2 via IFTTT

Amazon sale: 15 Apple AirPods ‘lookalikes’ on sale

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Australia to participate in Malabar exercise: Govt

In a significant move that comes amid a Sino-India border row, India on Monday announced Australia's participation in the upcoming Malabar exercise along with the US and Japan, effectively making it the first military-level engagement between the four-member nation grouping- the Quad. Australia said Malabar-2020 marked a milestone opportunity for the Australian Defence Force. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HgYuci via IFTTT

Xiaomi makes fun of Apple over power adapter

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Dhoni says 'spark' missing in CSK youngsters

Chennai Super Kings' skipper MS Dhoni on Monday said the youngsters in his squad did not show the spark needed to break into the playing XI at the expense of the veterans in this IPL season. Three-time winners CSK, who have been criticised for continuing with their old warhorses, suffered their seventh defeat in the tournament on Monday, this time to Rajasthan Royals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31lfDc0 via IFTTT

Tsunami alert for Alaska after 7.5 magnitude quake

The tsunami warning covers much of the southern coast of the remote US state, including the thinly populated Alaska Peninsula, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31nzuax via IFTTT

Coronavirus: Argentina's confirmed cases surpass one million

The South American nation becomes the fifth country in the world to reach the grim milestone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dEYvmp

Japan’s new PM endorses Abe’s Indo-Pacific policy

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US election 2020: Trump and Biden feud over debate topics

The Republican and the Democratic campaigns accuse each other of trying to dodge tough questions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kfteJ0

US 2020 election: Who does China really want to win?

With the US battered by the coronavirus and political polarisation, China thinks its time has come. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dHhDQP

How clothes reflect growing Oromo ethnic pride in Ethiopia

Oromos have complained of marginalisation but they are now increasingly assertive in their identity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35dasvQ

Coronavirus: How pollution could make India’s Covid fight tougher

New studies show an association between severe pollution and a spike in Covid-19 cases and deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34hMz7b

Colorado battles a record-breaking wildfire

The Cameron Peak wildfire has become the largest fire in state history, burning over 200,000 acres. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kcPseZ

US election: What can the US learn from other pandemic elections?

Early voting is already under way in the US but what can the country learn from other nations that have held elections during the coronavirus pandemic? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0CVf2

Eating jellyfish: Why scientists are talking up a 'perfect food'

Amid fresh concern about overfishing, scientists say eating more jellyfish may give us benefits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31EatrN

Live: India’s tally of fresh cases lowest in 90 days

In the last 30 days since Covid-19 cases peaked in India, the growth rate of infections has more than halved — from 92% in the month prior to September 18 to 42% since then, a drop of 50 percentage points. Stay with TOI for the latest developments from Times of India https://ift.tt/31nl6Pc via IFTTT

CAA rules in the making, Nadda says in Bengal

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Near vision loss cases in India surge to 138 million

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Odisha techie’s AI tool helps Nobel winner WFP

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Hathras gang-rape: Farmer loses crop to save proof

A farmer in Hathras who owned the field in which the 19-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped and assaulted last month has demanded compensation for the loss of his millet crop which could not be irrigated or harvested in time for fear of destruction of evidence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31mGEeS via IFTTT

MP: Woman alleges gang-rape by 5 cops in lock-up

A 20-year-old woman has alleged that she was kept in a lock up and raped for 10 days in May this year by five police personnel, including the police station in-charge and sub-divisional police officer, in Mangawan of MP’s Rewa district. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jbgrpZ via IFTTT

Trump, Modi relationship incredible: Trump Jr

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of an event in Long Island, New York on Sunday, Trump Jr. reminisced Donald Trump's February visit to India, saying the reception his father received in India was "absolutely overwhelming". "I think the relationship of my father President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is incredible," he said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2IMBjHD via IFTTT

Fiji: Taiwan, Chinese officials clash, 1 injured

The confrontation erupted when the Taiwanese tried to stop Chinese diplomats from taking photos of guests at the Oct. 8 event, said a ministry spokeswoman, Joanne Ou, in a written statement. She said a Taiwanese employee was taken to a hospital with a head wound while police took away the Chinese diplomats. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37nF54f via IFTTT

Kamal Nath calls minister 'item', BJP goes to EC

Just about a fortnight ahead of bypolls, controversy erupted on Sunday over a speech made by former CM Kamal Nath at an election rally in Dabra seat of Gwalior. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3jcNaLg via IFTTT

Kerala govt's plea against airport's lease to Adani junked

The Kerala high court on Monday dismissed all petitions, including by the state government, challenging central government's decision to leave out operations of Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Adani Enterprises Ltd. from Times of India https://ift.tt/35chSiF via IFTTT

Ballia firing: Accused sent to judicial custody

Main accused of the Ballia firing incident, Dhirendra Singh, has been sent to 14 days judicial custody by chief judicial magistrate of Ballia district court on Monday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3o42wpf via IFTTT

Covid 19: How to determine which activity is safe

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Crown Resorts: Australian casino operator faces laundering probe

Crown Resorts may have breached laws against money laundering and financing terrorism, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/347f47f

Kamal Nath terms minister an 'item', BJP fumes

The bypoll scene turned murkier in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday when former chief minister Kamal Nath during a poll meeting in Dabra assembly seat of Gwalior district, mocked the BJP candidate and cabinet minister, Imarti Devi allegedly referring to her as `item'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37k1Ki2 via IFTTT

Muslim leader opens Dasara at Lingayat mutt

More than 300-year-old Lingayat mutt in Belagavi district’s Hukkeri taluk celebrated the nation’s syncretic ethos by inviting a Muslim leader to declare the 10-day Dasara festivities open on Saturday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nYlOwh via IFTTT

Assam-Mizoram border clash: Homes, shops burnt

At least 20 houses and shops along the Assam-Mizoram border in Cachar district were set ablaze and several people were injured as a shower of petrol bombs landed from the other side of the boundary late Saturday following a dispute over a Mizo checkpoint set up the previous night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31BfQbd via IFTTT

Google fought back one of the biggest cyber attacks

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Should you worry about Facebook’s ‘hidden’ apps?

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Chile protests turn violent on anniversary

The protests were marking a year since the start of a protest movement that rocked Chile for months. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kaDeDn

IPL: Twin Super Overs see Punjab upset Mumbai

Producing thrilling cricket in a heart-stopper, Kings XI Punjab, riding on consecutive boundaries by Mayank Agarwal and a six by Chris Gayle off Trent Boult, chased down 12 in the second Super Over to stun the Mumbai Indians in Dubai on Sunday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37pk0Xn via IFTTT

Amazon sale: Smartbulbs & more at discount

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All FDIs with Chinese holding need govt nod

Foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals with even minuscule Chinese holding will need government approval, with the Centre abandoning its earlier plan to set a floor for “significant beneficial ownership”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j9M8je via IFTTT

'Cash went monthly from channels to TRP suspect'

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Top 10: Indians at risk of blindness double in 30 yrs

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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump

The world's second biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37gG864

EU investigates Instagram over handling of children's data

Facebook could face a large fine if Instagram is found to have broken European Union privacy laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jbshA4

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De Villiers is IPL's most impactful player: Virat

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday called AB de Villiers the "most impactful player in IPL" after the South African blasted a 22-ball 55 to set up an incredible win against Rajasthan Royals. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2T2NIZJ via IFTTT

Amazon sale: 12 phones to buy at 'lowest' prices’

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Blog: Moral of the Tanishq ad row

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Woman accuses younger brothers of gang-rape

A 36-year-old divorced woman has approached Misrod police station and alleged that she was gang-raped by her two younger brothers around eight months back. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31jGeWO via IFTTT

Top tech news of the week

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A judge must be fearless: Justice Ramana

Facing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jaganmohan Reddy's complaint To CJI against him, most senior SC judge N V Ramana on Saturday said a Judge needs to take decisions fearlessly and stand up bravely to all pressures and odds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k7Hgwh via IFTTT

Bravo was not fit to bowl final over: MS Dhoni

Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday said he had to hand the ball to Ravindra Jadeja to bowl the match-deciding final over against Delhi Capitals since Dwayne Bravo, his preferred option, was not available due to fitness issues. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3dFK29F via IFTTT

Navratri: List of 9 colours & their significance

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Indian expert’s work may decode life on Mars

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When ‘alien’ talk took over a Noida village

A humanoid balloon, which looked like a sci-fi character dropping from the sky, spooked many who gaped at it in disbelief before raising the alarm. For some, it was an alien, for others a spy. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j2UuJu via IFTTT

Electioneering goes musical with Bhojpuri rap

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Biden leads Trump, but can polls be trusted this yr?

Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election four years ago brought into question as never before the reliability of opinion polls. Can they be believed this time around? With 16 days to go before the November 3 election, Democrat Joe Biden is ahead of the Republican president by 9.0 percentage points nationally, according to polling averages from the RealClearPolitics website. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2T5a4K8 via IFTTT

Blog: Vote fears shouldn't stymie bigger stimulus

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Develop poll-like system for Covid vaccine: PM

mphasising the need to ensure speedy delivery of Covid-19 vaccine even in the remotest areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi directed his government on Saturday to deliver and administer the shots on the lines of elections conducted in the country, involving all levels of government as well as civil society. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2T3wI5z via IFTTT

Live: Global Covid-19 cases cross 39.5 million

India has one of the lowest Covid-19 deaths per million population in the world with less than 1,000 fatalities registered daily since October 4. The fatality rate of 1.52 per cent on Friday was the lowest since March 22, the Union health ministry said. Stay here for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2FDJpkx via IFTTT

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Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again

A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T5J0u4

US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/355U9kp

‘I hugged the man who murdered my father’

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3k9F8nX

Thailand protests: 'My father is blinded by his love for the monarchy'

Young Thais are falling out with their parents over calls to reform an institution seen as untouchable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o38Tcg

US election 2020: American lives that could be reshaped in weeks

One law, 10 years on, and 23 million Americans whose healthcare access could change on 10 November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/351BJkw

How smart devices are exploited for domestic abuse

Two women explain how their partners turned internet-connected gadgets into a means of control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35626WE

Private hospitals using Ayush doctors in ICUs

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‘Deepika’, ‘Jacqueline’ on NREGA job cards in MP

Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Jacqueline Fernandes, in Madhya Pradesh govt’s record books, are working on MGNREGA wages in Khargone district. They have even withdrawn pay for June and July. Photographs of these actors have been found on family job cards, uploaded online under MGNREGA beneficiaries, of at least 11 people. Job cards of men, too, carry photos of Deepika and Jacqueline. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37cPOyj via IFTTT

2 ‘reasons’ it may be best time to buy iPhone 11

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Missing B'wood baddies! Where are the villains?

Where on earth are the Gabbar Singhs of yesteryears who sent shivers down our spines? Where are the Dr Dangs, Mogambos and Shaakaals? Wanting to leave nothing to speculation, ETimes spoke to a host of people and this is what unfolded in our #BigStory this week. from Times of India https://ift.tt/37kMq4N via IFTTT

‘Samsung beats Xiaomi to become number 1’

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‘Samsung beats Xiaomi to become number 1’

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UP: 7 killed, 36 injured in road accident

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Army restores grave of Pakistan officer

Major Mohd Shabir Khan was killed in a fierce clash with troops of the 9 Sikh Regiment in Naugam sector along the LoC on May 5, 1972. Pakistan awarded him its third highest military decoration, the ‘Sitara-e-Jurat’ medal, recognising his gallantry. from Times of India https://ift.tt/346gA9D via IFTTT

Why take 21 yrs to arrest dowry death accused: SC

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Amazon sale: 15 gadgets available at Rs 999 or less

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IPL: Different leader, same 'Knight'mare for KKR

Putting in a clinical show, Mumbai Indians showed no mercy as they completely outplayed the Kolkata Knight Riders, who clearly seemed rattled by its top spinner Sunil Narine being reported for chucking, and then a change of the captaincy baton from Dinesh Karthik to Eoin Morgan just a few hours before a key game. from Times of India https://ift.tt/357JaXG via IFTTT

TOI Top10: When courts fail sexual assault victims

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Navratri 2020: Images, quotes, wishes and more

‘Navratri’ is a beautiful festival celebrated by Hindus not only in India but all over the world. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘nava’ (nine) and ‘ratri’ (night), the occasion marks the defeat of Mahishasura by Goddess Durga and symbolizes the victory of good over evil. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31cDZ7K via IFTTT

Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'

The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bgH1S

Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair

The country's problems have worsened since huge crowds took to the streets a year ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345Nkjy

End Sars: How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dA6CAw

India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open

With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hcee08

US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dxoOe2

Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6sFAb

How to get promoted when working from home

If you are still not going back to the office, what's the best way to stand out from colleagues? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nHp9Qc

Why Africa's animation scene is booming

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ir3w6l

Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'

Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34PyfSi

Woman pushed into well, survives 3 days

A 22-year-old woman spent three days in an open 60-foot-deep well with a fractured hand and without food and water in a village near Devanahalli after her Instagram friend allegedly tried to kill her by pushing her into it. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SYzr07 via IFTTT

Blog: The next ‘Asian miracle'

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Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs

How Portugal became the first country to decriminalise all drugs for personal use from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/344mxEh

Syringe-makers look to ramp up stocks for Covid vaccine

As the race for Covid-19 vaccine picks up with governments across the world readying plans for its procurement and distribution, syringe manufacturers in India are ramping up capacities by over 30% to meet the expected rise in demand globally. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3duZQfr via IFTTT

'How can I be nervous?': Gayle back in business

Chris Gayle smashed 53 in his first outing this Indian Premier League season to give Kings XI Punjab their second win of the virus-hit Twenty20 tournament on Thursday. Gayle, the 41-year-old self-styled 'Universe Boss' who recently recovered from a stomach bug, smashed five sixes in his 45-ball knock. "It is the Universe Boss batting, how can I be nervous?", said Gayle. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2IEbpWt via IFTTT

Covid: 3 possible reasons for a false -ve result

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PM Modi releases commemorative coin of Rs 75

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Bachchan admits doing 'jhaadu pocha' at home

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 started with yesterday's (October 15) roll-over contestant Ashish Sharma from Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The 20-year-old is pursuing B.Sc. in Agriculture and is passionate about his field. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HaGkZo via IFTTT

China, Russia, India spewing stuff into air: Trump

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Railway may scrap 600 mail & express trains

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HCL Tech Q2 net profit up 18.5% at Rs 3,142 cr

IT firm HCL Technologies on Friday posted 18.5 per cent rise in September quarter net profit at Rs 3,142 crore. The IT major had registered a net profit of Rs 2,651 crore in the July-September 2019 quarter (as per US GAAP), HCL Technologies said in a regulatory filing. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3j0esVb via IFTTT

Fake: Kirron didn’t say ‘rape part of Indian culture’

A graphic card featuring actor-turned BJP MP Kirron Kher is being shared to claim that she said “rape is part of Indian culture and tradition” and that it can’t be stopped. from Times of India https://ift.tt/355fday via IFTTT

Electric Jaguar I-PACE India-launch in 2021

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to launch its electric Jaguar I-PACE sedan in India early next year, as governments across the world push for more clean-energy vehicles. Earlier on Thursday JLR launched the new Defender SUV in India from Times of India https://ift.tt/35ijjMT via IFTTT

Anukreethy Vas’ exciting journey to Miss India

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Mighty Mumbai Indians face Kolkata Knight Riders

Clearly distracted after their ace bowler Sunil Narine was reported for chucking last week against Kings XI Punjab, the Kolkata Knight Riders will look to get their stop-start campaign back on track when they take on the high-flying Mumbai Indians at Abu Dhabi on Friday night. from Times of India https://ift.tt/340NOqT via IFTTT

Amazon sale launches: OnePlus 8T & more gadgets

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Using smart speakers with TV: Pluses and minuses

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'Papa wanted me to go it alone in Bihar polls'

In his first interview to TOI after his father and LJP founder Ram Vilas Paswan’s death, the 37-year-old ‘Chirag’ of the Paswan family tells TOI that he has stopped his tears, for now, to fulfil his father’s dream to see LJP embark on the path of political supremacy in Bihar. He talked about the late RVP’s last words to him and why he has waged a war against CM Nitish Kumar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3nWn17e via IFTTT

TOI Top10: Tatas are the biggest political donors

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Arnab asked to appear before Mumbai cops today

Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, who has been served a show-cause notice asking why he should not be asked to execute a bond for making statements that create communal disharmony, has been asked to appear before the assistant commissioner of police at N M Joshi Marg on Friday. Republic TV, Box Cinema and Fakt Marathi are being investigated by the crime branch. from Times of India https://ift.tt/356RFlC via IFTTT

Sushant's friend sues Republic for Rs 200 cr

Film producer and friend of actor Sushant Singh Rajput — Sandip Ssingh, who was under the scanner after he was seen taking an active lead in events following the actor’s death — slapped a legal notice on Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami claiming Rs 200 crore as compensation for “maligning his image in public” and for terming Ssingh a “key conspirator” and “murderer”. from Times of India https://ift.tt/344xc1M via IFTTT

Covid live: Active cases likely to fall below 8L

India’s active cases of Covid-19 were poised to fall below the 8 lakh mark, even as the daily death toll from the virus rose to a five-day high on Thursday. As many as 845 fatalities were reported during the day, a sharp rise from a toll of 689 on Wednesday and the highest since 917 deaths were recorded on October 10. Stay here for live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/37ceAyG via IFTTT

Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 October 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/379vXAf

How Covid made hand-washing 'fashionable’

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Kia Seltos anniv edition launched at Rs 13.75L

Kia Motors India on Thursday launched the Seltos Anniversary Edition as the SUV recently completed one successful year in the Indian market. The Kia Seltos Anniversary Edition will be offered in three trims ranging between Rs 13.75 lakh – Rs 14.85 lakh (ex-showroom).​ from Times of India https://ift.tt/341aRlm via IFTTT

Tata Group chases e-comm deals to bolster retail

Tata Group, India’s conglomerate that sells almost everything from cars to apparel and steel, is seeking to buy Indian online retailers to beef up its presence in e-commerce, people familiar with the matter said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/379JNme via IFTTT

New normal is now 8-months-old: Irani shares a pic

The new normal might be 8 months old, but Smriti Irani’s humorous posts are always fresh and new. She never fails to make us laugh and this time too, her post on the current Covid-19 situation comes with a dash of humour. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lO9tZI via IFTTT

BARC temporarily suspends weekly ratings

The Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) on Thursday announced a temporary suspension of weekly ratings of news channels across languages over alleged TRP scam. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3lHyxRU via IFTTT

498A: Wife's plaint costs husband judge post

Cruelty to a woman at her matrimonial home as per a complaint under Section 498A of IPC annulled her advocate husband’s selection as a district judge. The SC said that the Madhya Pradesh high court committed no mistake in rescinding his selection on the ground of pendency of the criminal case. Subsequent acquittal of the advocate did not help his case either. from Times of India https://ift.tt/33VEFjA via IFTTT

Nortje dominates list of fastest balls in IPL

South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has set the stage on fire in what is his debut IPL season. The tear-away quick made headlines when he bowled the fastest delivery in IPL history on Wednesday in Delhi Capitals' match against Rajasthan Royals, which the Capitals won by 13 runs. Nortje clocked an incredible 156.22 kmph or 97 mph to shatter the previous record. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k1x9JA via IFTTT

Property tax issue: 'Could have avoided mistake'

A day after being pulled up by the Madras high court for rushing to it directly without giving adequate time to the Chennai Corporation authorities to dispose of his representation, actor Rajinikanth on Thursday said he could have avoided this mistake. from Times of India https://ift.tt/31aS9WG via IFTTT

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe launched at Rs 39.30L

2 Series GC, the most affordable BMW sedan in India, comes in two tramlines: Sport line at Rs 39.30 lakh and MSport at Rs 41.40 lakh. Available in diesel-only variants, the 2 Series GC sits under the 3 Series in the portfolio. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3k10rrK via IFTTT

Kerala gold smuggling case: NIA suspects D-link

There was intelligence inputs regarding probable use of proceeds from the gold smuggling for the anti-national and terrorism activities, it said, adding the detention of all accused in judicial custody up to 180 days was absolutely necessary to carry forward the investigation in the case. from Times of India https://ift.tt/377o12b via IFTTT

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Armenian PM admits significant casualties

Nikol Pashinyan says Armenia faces a "difficult situation" in its fight over disputed Nagorny Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lEPgFA

Australian police drop case against journalist who reported 'war crimes'

Reporter Dan Oakes had faced potential criminal charges for exposing alleged war crimes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lQw1su

I Am Greta: Movie tells climate activist's 'coming of age' story

A new documentary follows the teenage climate change activist through her rise to fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dqcbSa

Afghan-Taliban conflict: Fears grow for families trapped in Helmand

Aid groups say civilians must be given safe passage amid clashes between Taliban and government forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o2jZyq

I Am Greta: The coming of age movie wrapped up in a super-hero flick

A documentary about the teenage climate change activist is compelling because it's so unlikely. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nZhs8f

US election 2020: Why it matters so much to Germans

Trump has singled out Berlin for repeated criticism but some say it was a much needed wake-up call. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nOhRtP

Is Australia really seeing more shark attacks?

Seven people have been killed by sharks this year - the highest number in more than 90 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dy8XMn

Guinea elections: The 82-year-old seeking six more years

Alpha Condé, who spent years in opposition, is seeking a controversial third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lKDWru

Kamala Harris asks Amy Coney Barrett: 'Do you believe climate change is happening?'

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is questioned by Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34W91la

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Trump taxes: A 'fundamentally unfair' system?

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Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995

Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37awrG2

Hidden camera's hugging tiger wins wildlife photo award

A camera-trap image of an Amur tiger takes the grand prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nMALRY

Twitter suspends accounts claiming to be black Trump supporters

The social media giant says the accounts broke its rules on spam and platform manipulation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nPPMlS

Vatican: Italian woman arrested in fraud scandal

The 39-year-old says she was paid €500,000 by a former top Vatican official accused of embezzlement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SUjzvs

Kyrgyzstan election: President rejects new PM Japarov

Sooronbay Jeenbekov has refused to approve the appointment of Sadyr Japarov, who was backed by MPs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2H2t4Gi

New Shepard: Jeff Bezos' rocket tests Nasa Moon landing tech

The New Shepard rocket carried technology designed to return humans to the Moon in four years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SU4nPc

NZ election: The people left behind in Ardern's 'kind' New Zealand

Critics say Jacinda Ardern has not done enough to combat child poverty as she seeks another term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/370qL1u

US elections: The African evangelicals praying for Trump to win

They see the US president as a defender of religious freedom and their conservative values. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Y3sTp

The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iXaU5W

Brexit: Why France is raising the stakes over fishing

Fishing has become a key sticking point in Brexit trade talks, and French fishermen need a good deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2T54lUN

Philippines: Anger over death of baby separated from jailed mother

A Filipina newborn died two months after she was separated from her mother, a political detainee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2FrrsW9

Climate change: Better warning systems needed for extreme weather - UN

The UN calls for a rapid rise in investment in early warning systems for extreme weather events. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jVPlEb

Drone used to bust drug deal in China

Four suspects were tailed remotely before police officers moved in and made arrests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iUW14r

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'Wake up, you've won a Nobel Prize'

When American economist Paul Milgrom went to sleep he never imagined what might happen next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ItUjdP

Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine trial paused due to ill volunteer

An independent review is under way to check if the symptoms could be a side-effect of the jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIfUiB

Cyprus to suspend 'EU golden passports' scheme

The controversial citizenship policy guarantees visa-free travel across the EU to non-EU nationals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GWbmo9

Tanishq: Jewellery ad on interfaith couple withdrawn after outrage

The Tanishq ad was criticised on social media for showing an Indian interfaith marriage baby shower. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/371mH0W

Razor blades found in pizza dough as ex-employee arrested

The man held in the state of Maine was an ex-employee of the firm that manufactures the dough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lT5GdJ

Trump Rally: ‘I’ll just give you a big, fat kiss’

In Florida, the president touts how ‘powerful’ he feels following his Covid diagnosis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GYTIzQ

Covid: Why bats are not to blame, say scientists

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Singapore Airlines sells out meals on parked plane

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The battle over what US children learn about American history

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gets emotional during speech

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Peru opens Machu Picchu for single tourist stranded by Covid

A Japanese man waited almost seven months to enter the site after it was closed because of Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Foedpb

Covid reinfection: Man gets Covid twice and second hit 'more severe'

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Sars ban: Nigeria's Buhari pledges 'extensive' police reforms

#EndSARS protests continue despite the president's announcement that the notorious unit is disbanded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2InFucz

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Carlo Acutis: Italian teenager could be first millennial saint

Carlo Acutis, who died aged 15 in 2006, has already been dubbed "the patron saint of the internet". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iSUfAu

Kilimanjaro: Fire breaks out on Africa's tallest mountain

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Cardinal George Pell meets Pope Francis for first time since acquittal

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Bangladesh to introduce death penalty for rape

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El Salvador bar attack: Six people shot dead

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Israel unblocks big immigration of Ethiopian Jews

Thousands have been waiting in camps to be allowed to settle in Israel for years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lv4bSG

Australians sign Kevin Rudd's call for inquiry into Murdoch influence

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North Korea: What we know about the 'massive' new missile on parade

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China to test city of nine million over five days

It comes after Qingdao saw 12 new confirmed cases linked to a local hospital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPTwQS

Turkish ship at centre of Greece row to return to Mediterranean

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US Election 2020: Anthony Fauci says Trump campaign ad quote misleading

The ad appears to show Dr Anthony Fauci praising Donald Trump, but he is talking about his own work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34KgBzn

Covid: Australia in talks over quarantine-free travel

It has warned that travel to Europe and the US may be off the cards until the end of 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36UF6wg

Documentary claims to expose North Korea trying to dodge sanctions

A new film claims to expose the regime's efforts to evade international sanctions. But is any of it true? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2IkeryP

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Covid: Brazil's coronavirus death toll passes 150,000

The country, which recently passed five million cases, has the world's second-highest number of dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Lq897

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The tale of Algeria's stolen cannon and France's cockerel

Hopes grow that a gigantic weapon stolen after the invasion of Algiers in 1830 may soon be returned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jQjJQj

North Korea holds military parade with missiles

The rare night time military parade comes weeks before the US presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33NBMBc

Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia and Azerbaijan agree ceasefire

The ceasefire, announced by the Russian foreign minister, comes after 10 hours of talks in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30RtEO7

Hurricane Delta makes landfall in storm-battered Louisiana

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Gazans struggle with pandemic and blockade

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Ferraris and frustration: Two faces of South Africa's corruption battle

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US election 2020: 'QAnon might affect how my friends vote'

Millions of Americans are tuning into an entirely different election conversation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34EvYJD

Hathras case: A woman repeatedly reported rape. Why are police denying it?

A young Indian woman repeatedly said she was raped, but authorities insist there was no sexual assault. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dcImV3

Week in pictures: 3 - 12 October 2020

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Why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry

Bentley's Astrid Fontaine explains why Covid could remove barriers for women in the car industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNCZxR

Glass ceilings and black holes: How history was made in the 2020 science Nobels

What this year's science Nobel Prizes showed us about the darkest mysteries of the Universe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jN2Kyy

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Fire engulfs 33-storey South Korea tower block

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the 33-storey building as the fire raged all night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34Ip5qu

US man avoids jail in Thailand over bad resort review

Wesley Barnes had posted several reviews allegedly accusing the resort of "modern day slavery" from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33FZmQo

HK commerce chief: security law 'good for stability'

Controversial law imposed by Beijing will boost Hong Kong's status as global financial hub says Edward Lau. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Fedozj

IBM to split into two as it reinvents itself

The world's first big computing giant wants to focus on higher-margin businesses like the cloud and AI. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SGAi5A

Australian boss fined over Belgian backpacker's fruit picking death

Olivier Max Caramin collapsed from heat stress after picking fruit for hours in the sun. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GMTZWv

Hong Kong's last authentic junk in troubled waters

The image of a Chinese junk boat is a popular symbol of Hong Kong and recognised around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPtj7H

Once unknown Nigerian 'masterpiece' by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lwsyiD

Row over 'insult' to Indian dish Kamala Harris likes

The idli is a steamed rice cake appreciated by millions - including US VP candidate Kamala Harris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34TsWkX

Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGw3kT

What we can expect to see at North Korea's 'biggest military parade'

Will Pyongyang use it to show it still has weapons capable of striking the US, after talks failed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33HFJrb

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Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34GaHPt

Movie-going could 'become extinct' warns director

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins gives a stark warning about the film industry as more movies are delayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GPMoqo

Stolen Mao Zedong scroll worth millions found cut in half

The 2.8m-long (9ft) artwork was cut up as it was too long to display, say Hong Kong police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33F61dJ

Matt Wilkinson: Former pro-surfer survives close call with shark

Australian surfer Matt Wilkinson was alerted to the shark by lifeguards using a drone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36HJcb3

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Kyrgyzstan election: Euphoria turns to insecurity as mob rule spreads

A power vacuum resulting from the seizure of parliament threatens to further destabilise the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SxNY2G

Four years and counting: The epic China-US takeover

The deadline for a Chinese firm's buyout of an American rival has already been extended 16 times. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34D310m

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Hathras case: A fatal assault, a cremation and no goodbye

The family of an Indian woman who died after an alleged gang rape by upper-caste men are in torment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iIVuCi

The friends who drove a bus behind the Iron Curtain

The men and women who drove across Europe in a double-decker bus that was older than them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lmbnjV

Coronavirus in Africa: Five reasons why Covid-19 has been less deadly than elsewhere

The continent of a billion people has had fewer deaths than the UK despite the generally fragile health systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJzVBE

Giant hogweed: One man's battle against 'toxic invader'

Oskars has spent eight years trying to stop an invasive toxic weed surrounding his home in Latvia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jHcx94

Islamic State 'Beatles' on way to face US charges

Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh will appear before a US federal court later, CBS reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jFDwlo

S Africa white farmers condemned for storming court

The protesters wanted the police to hand over suspects in a farmer's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lmbDzj

How Eddie Van Halen 'scared the hell out of a million guitarists'

How Eddie Van Halen changed the sound of rock music forever, one riff at a time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lmGj3E

Westgate: Two found guilty over Kenya shopping mall attack

At least 67 people died in the assault by al-Shabab on Nairobi's Westgate shopping complex in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GOx3pJ

France passes new law to protect child influencers

The legislation regulates the hours young internet stars can work and what happens to their earnings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Gy5NMz

Big Tech: Between a rock and a hard place

Whoever wins the US elections, Big Tech is about to get clobbered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d3XRP3

Mexican tourist hotspot braces for hurricane

Forecasters warn of a life-threatening storm surge and strong winds in the Yucatán peninsula. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GpubA8

September was the warmest on record, scientists say

Scientists say it is a clear indication of temperatures being driven up by emissions from human society. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36GL4ky

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Johnny Nash: Reggae singer-songwriter dies aged 80

The American artist, best known for the 1972 hit I Can See Clearly Now, dies of natural causes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jE0NEy

Misleading India-China claims being shared online

Videos of the India-China border stand-off have been circulating - but they are not what they claim to be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36APAkt

Tech tales of love, sex and online abuse in India

The crowd-sourced Instagram art project documents women's experiences of online abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36GekYG