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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.
Trump's Walk of Fame star vandalised again
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US President Donald Trump's Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles has been vandalised again, authorities said, adding that the perpetrator, who has attacked the monument multiple times since 2016, turned himself in.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to avoid targeting civilians
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Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to avoid targeting civilians and residential areas amid the ongoing conflict between the two warring countries over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, according to a joint statement.
How astronauts celebrate Halloween on ISS sans trick or treat
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As the International Space Station (ISS) turned 20, NASA has put together some Halloween celebrations onboard the orbiting laboratory in the past as the world plans the costumes of the future.
More France terror attacks likely: Gerald Darmanin
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French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin warned more terrorist attacks were likely in the country, one day after a knife attack at a church in the southern city of Nice.
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