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Global Covid-19 cases reach 46.4 million
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As of Monday morning, the total caseload and death toll stood at 46,420,940 and 1,199,501, respectively, the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump by 10 points
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Biden's support stands at 52 per cent to Trump's 42 per cent among national registered voters, the NBC News and Wall Street Journal poll showed as Election day is just two days away.
Death toll reaches 62 in Turkey earthquake
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In a written statement on Sunday, the AFAD noted that a total of 940 people were wounded at the 6.6-magnitude earthquake that hit the Aegean Sea off the Seferihisar district on Friday.
Israel begins human trials of Covid-19 vaccine
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who visited Sheba hospital on Sunday, said that "the true exit from the coronavirus crisis is in the development of vaccines. Therefore, this is a very important day, which gives a shot of encouragement."
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in four states
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A poll of likely voters conducted by the New York Times and Siena College between October 26 and October 31 showed that Biden, the former vice president, currently holds an advantage over Trump in the states of Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Florida and Arizona.
US polls results to start coming in from November 3
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The five other states from where we can expect results in the 7 p.m. rundown are solidly red (Republican) or blue (Democrat), so no surprises there: Biden is a heavy favourite in Vermont and Virginia, and Trump is expected to snag South Carolina, Indiana and Kentucky.
US Presidential election to significantly impact global economy
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Although the Coronavirus' impact on the US economy has been profound, the result of the upcoming presidential election in November is likely to have a significant effect on the global economy in the next four years.
Xi Jinping eyes parity with Mao at the crucial Red conclave
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The four-day conference of the top leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that concluded Thursday has been a historic head-turning event, as it formally anoints Xi Jinping as the custodian for steering China towards un-rivalled global leadership by a 2035 timeline.
Boeing announces $1.3mn to support indigenous communities in US
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American aeroplane giant Boeing has announced $1.3 million to support indigenous communities across the US in observance of the National Native American Heritage Month in November.
Canada plans to bring in more immigrants in next 3 yrs
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Canada's ruling Liberal government has planned to bring in more than 1.2 million immigrants in the next three years, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced.
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