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A social distancing sign is seen amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Newcastle, Britain, September 18, 2020.

05:43 GMT 21 September 2020 / updated: 05:43 GMT UK

UK at 'Critical Point in Pandemic’, Top Epidemiologist to Warn Amid Talks on Tougher COVID Curbs

A general view of the United States Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., May 3, 2020

US President Trump Short-Lists Five Candidates for US Supreme Court Spot

Logs for Epstein's Aircraft Subpoenaed, 'Sparking Panic' Among Dignitaries - Report

Russia Will Find Efficient Ways to Defend Itself if New START Not Extended, Envoy to UN Says

In this handout photo taken on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, and provided by Russian Direct Investment Fund, a new vaccine is on display at the Nikolai Gamaleya National Center of Epidemiology and Microbiology in Moscow, Russia

WHO Thanks Russia for Developing 'Safe and Effective Sputnik V Vaccine', Regional Head Says

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US DoJ Brands New York, Portland, and Seattle as Cities That Permit 'Anarchy'
In early September, US President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing administration officials to review and consider cutting funding to cities unable to prevent the establishment of lawless zones.
Last update: 12:45 GMT 21.09.2020
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Asia & Pacific
China's PLAAF Posts Clip of Simulated Attack on What Looks Like US Airbase in Guam Amid Tensions Over Taiwan
The footage was published following US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment Keith Krach’s visit to Taiwan last week.
Last update: 11:16 GMT 21.09.2020
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World
Former NATO-Allied Leaders Urge Further Support for Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty as START Set to Expire
Leaders from Albania, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Turkey, Iceland, the Netherlands and numerous others co-signed the letter, despite declining to join the Treaty, citing the need for nuclear weapons from the United States being essential to their security.
Last update: 09:36 GMT 21.09.2020
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Viral
'Hyperbole or Mental Decline?' Netizens Mock Joe Biden For Saying 200 Million Died From COVID-19
Mixing up Iraq with Iran, confusing former British Prime Minister Theresa May with Margaret Thatcher and promising to put 720 million US women back into workforce when the entire population of the United States is only 321 million, it seems no politician has made more gaffes than Democrat Joe Biden.
Last update: 10:48 GMT 21.09.2020
10:48 GMT 21.09.2020
Middle East
US Wages 'War With No Blood' Against Iran, Oil Minister Says, Slamming Sanctions
On Sunday, Tehran called on Washington to “return to the international community and stop the rebellion” following the US' claims about the reinstatement of all UN anti-Iran sanctions.
Last update: 11:42 GMT 21.09.2020
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UK
Police 'Found It Easier to Criminalise Children' Than Go After Asian Child Abuse Gangs, Says Victim
The Independent Inquiry Into Child Sexual Abuse in England and Wales was set up in 2014 to investigate claims against people in the public eye. Its public hearings consist of 14 separate investigations, including one into organised crime gangs.
Last update: 09:40 GMT 21.09.2020
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UK
Live Updates: Day 10 of WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange's Extradition Hearing
A hearing to judge whether Assange should be extradited to the United States resumed on 7 September at the London Central Criminal Court, after six months of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last update: 05:25 GMT 21.09.2020
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World
COVID-19 Live Updates: Death Toll in US Surpasses 200,000
As the global death toll from COVID-19 approaches 1 million people, numerous countries have reinstated severe restrictions and travel bans in a bid to stop new outbreaks of the disease.