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Canada extends coronavirus travel ban until October 31

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The order does not apply to some US nationals, temporary foreign workers approved by the federal government and other select individuals, including diplomats and flight crews. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ilaA0J via

Putin was behind crime against me: Alexei Navalny

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Navalny was flown from Russia to Berlin in August after falling ill on a domestic flight. He received treatment in the Charite hospital for what Germany said was poisoning by a potentially deadly nerve agent before being discharged in September. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SrIGG1 via

Making changes in presidential debate structure; says organising body

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Commission on Presidential Debate, the body responsible for organising the US presidential debate, has said that it is carefully considering additional structure to the format to ensure a more orderly discussion of the issues. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3cMsc4D via

Five things to know about New Caledonia

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Chris Wallace calls debate ‘a terrible missed opportunity’

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Chris Wallace, the “Fox News Sunday” anchor and moderator of Tuesday’s melee of a debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden was on the phone Wednesday from his home in Annapolis, Maryland, reflecting on — his words — “a terrible missed opportunity.” from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3n5UawS via

Russian man sentenced for LinkedIn, Dropbox data breaches

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A Russian man convicted of hacking LinkedIn, Dropbox and Formspring and stealing the personal information of more than 100 million customers was sentenced Wednesday to more than seven years in federal prison. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2HMClTl via

Debate planners vow less chaos at next Trump-Biden face-off

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The 90-minute face-off triggered widespread criticism of Trump and, to a lesser extent, Biden. The Republican president repeatedly bullied Biden and questioned his intelligence, while the Democratic nominee called Trump a racist, a liar and the worst president ever. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ifO757 via

Turkey begins life under strict social media rules

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The legislation was rammed through parliament by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AKP party and follows the government's crackdown on opposition newspapers and television channels. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2GsxJBi via

Moderna's Covid vaccine won't be ready by US polls;

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US biotech firm Moderna won't seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times on Wednesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36lhe4B via

Trump asked the Proud Boys to 'stand by.' Who are they?

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Alfred Nobel, creator of dynamite and high-minded prizes

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Nobel had decreed that the bulk of his estate should be invested in "safe securities" and, as a result, about 31 million Swedish kronor, equivalent today to about 265 million dollars (226 million euros), were used to create the Nobel Foundation. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3ikccaS via

Canada judge mulls evidence claim in Huawei exec case

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During three days of hearings, Meng's lawyers argued that a PowerPoint slideshow she gave in 2013 should be included in the case record, accusing the US of having omitted parts of the presentation that could prove to be critical in the case. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34b1mz2 via

Hong Kong marks China anniversary as Beijing tightens grip

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Thousands of riot police were stationed across Hong Kong on Thursday to stamp out any large democracy rallies as the restless financial hub marked China's National Day under the shadow of a growing crackdown on dissent. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SeTgQA via

American Airlines says to start furloughing 19,000 workers

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US carriers that received billions in aid from Congress had promised to refrain from laying off workers until the end of September, setting the stage for potentially thousands of job cuts in October. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2ESVEcE via

US court approves $800 m settlement in Las Vegas shooting

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In the October 2017 massacre, a man named Stephen Paddock opened fire with high-powered rifles from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, unleashing more than 1,000 rounds as he mowed down people among a crowd attending an outdoor country music festival. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34c5SgS via

US imposes sanctions on Cuba's Raul Castro's son-in-law

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US embassy employee in Ukraine found dead by railway tracks

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Pompeo urges Vatican to condemn human rights abuses in China

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Angela Merkel applauds 'impressive' women protesters in Belarus

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US Democrats call for intelligence overhaul to counter China

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Tensions mount as Azerbaijan & ethnic Armenian forces fight for 4th day

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Paris rocked by fighter jet breaking sound barrier

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Pak PM tasks authorities to ensure Sharif's early deportation from UK: Report

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Donald Trump urges supporters to watch ballots very carefully

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During the first presidential debate in Cleveland, Ohio on Tuesday, Trump also raised concerns over the use of mail-in ballots, saying there are high chances of the process getting manipulated. Debate moderator Chris Wallace asked Trump whether he would urge his supporters to stay calm during an extended counting process due to mail-in ballots. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jhnK04 via

Kuwait names Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as new emir

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"Pursuant to the provisions of the constitution... the cabinet calls upon the crown prince, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as the Emir of the State of Kuwait," deputy prime minister Anas Khalid Al-Saleh said in a televised address. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3l0tBHo via

Pak govt to push for Sharif's deportation from UK

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked relevant authorities to take steps to bring back PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif from London, where he has been staying since November 2019 on medical grounds, and to ensure that the former premier faces the corruption cases pending against him in various Pakistani courts, according to a media report. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3jeRpag via

Karabakh fighting enters 4th day

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Azerbaijan and the ethnic Armenian enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh said there were attacks from both sides at several directions along the line of contact that divides them. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/34qjHIL via

US fighter jet crashes after collision with refueling plane

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The pilot of the F-35B jet ejected and was being treated, while the crew of the KC-130J refueling aircraft had landed safely, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2GpJ98U via

Israel approves law to curb protests during virus lockdown

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The law allows the government to declare a special week-long state of emergency if the coronavirus spreads out of control. If such a state is declared, the government would be able to limit participation in assemblies, including protests, to 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from a person's home, effectively putting a halt to large weekly demonstrations outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2S8DYwD via

7 parties agree on Belgian coalition government

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A final negotiating session that lasted almost 24 hours found agreement on a common budget and had only one issue left to decide: who would succeed Sophie Wilmes as prime minister. The seven parties consist of Liberals, Socialists and Greens, divided into separate linguistic entities, and the Dutch-speaking Christian Democrats. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36hWj2p via

Expatriate New Zealanders seen boosting Ardern’s election bid

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Support from New Zealand's million-strong diaspora -- equal to a fifth of the country's resident population -- could prove a surprise boost for Ardern as the Labour Party leader seeks re-election at an Oct. 17 poll. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SbYU60 via

Covid-19: Pak opens all educational institutions

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Both private and public schools were opened under strict restriction and were told by the authorities to follow the standard operating procedures to contain the spread of the contagious coronavirus. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/30m7x2h via

Biden calls Trump 'liar' and 'clown'; prez hits back, says there is nothing smart about him

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Trump fired back, telling Biden, "There's nothing smart about you, Joe. Forty-seven years, you've done nothing." During the first of the three presidential debates in Cleveland, Ohio, Trump and Biden clashed over each other's personality, past record, family and their visions. "The fact is that everything he's (Trump) saying so far is simply a lie. I'm not here to call out his lies. Everybody knows he's a liar," Biden said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/30hi9iY via

Trump, Biden go on the attack in fiery, chaotic first debate

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Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden battled fiercely over Trump's leadership on the coronavirus pandemic, the economy and taxes in a fiery first debate on Tuesday marked by Trump's repeated interruptions. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36jXu1o via

Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait's new ruling emir

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Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah passes away

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Kuwait's ruling Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has passed away on Tuesday in a hospital in the United States. He was 91. He became Kuwait's Emir in January 2006 after the death of Sheikh Jaber al-Sabah. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/36fzcp8 via

Heavy losses as Armenia-Azerbaijan defy calls for calm

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Pakistan opposition leader Shahbaz Sharif to be in custody for 14 days

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Violence must stop in Nagorno-Karabakh conflict:Pompeo

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Nagorno-Karabakh is inside Azerbaijan but is run by ethnic Armenians and is supported by Armenia. It broke away from Azerbaijan in a war in the 1990s, but is not recognised by any country as an independent republic. Mike Pompeo said during a visit to Crete that he had discussed the clashes in talks earlier with Greek foreign minister Nikos Dendias. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2G97H67 via

United Arab Emirates to launch spacecraft to moon in 2024

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, made the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed's announcement comes after the launch of a Mars probe earlier this year by the UAE, an oil-rich nation on the Arabian Peninsula. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3cRooz7 via

Covid-19: Nepal issues new guidelines for tourists

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According to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation , the travellers must have a booking-document for the hotel wherein they will stay at least seven days in quarantine, the Himalayan Times reported. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3mVc5X3 via

Covid-19 outbreak on ship off Australia's coast

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Seven of the infected sailors remained aboard the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Patricia Oldendorff, which is anchored off Port Hedland, a major iron ore export terminal, Western Australia State Health Minister Roger Cook said on Tuesday. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/33bjGIW via

Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city’s water supply

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In changing Saudi Arabia, first dog cafe delights pet lovers

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Dog owners in Saudi Arabia can now enjoy a cup of coffee alongside their beloved pets at a new cafe -- a first for the ultra-conservative kingdom.In Islam, dogs are considered unclean animals -- unlike cats -- and are generally banned from public places in Saudi Arabia. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/3icLPUr via

How the global coronavirus pandemic unfolded

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Sikhs in US safe under Trump: Community leaders

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Trump's ex-campaign manager had 10 guns, allegedly hit wife: Police

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Parscale allegedly hit his wife, loaded a pistol and threatened to commit suicide during an argument on Sunday, a police report about the incident in Fort Lauderdale, 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Miami. Parscale was fired as campaign manager when Trump was sinking in the polls in July, just four months before the November election. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India https://ift.tt/2SethbD via

Death toll rises in Karabakh clash despite calls for calm

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Hopes dashed but still dreaming, Nigeria turns 60

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A year of protest in Iraq

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