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  Last update: 05:36 GMT 25.10.2020

  05:36 GMT 25.10.2020

  World

  Live Updates: Aliyev Claims Armenia Requesting Russian Military Aid in Karabakh

  The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh continues despite two ceasefire deals between Armenia and Azerbaijan mediated by Russia earlier this month.

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  Last update: 00:02 GMT 25.10.2020

  00:02 GMT 25.10.2020

  Sport

  ‘Respect and Condolences’: Conor McGregor, Badou Jack React to Nurmagomedov Ending His UFC Career

  On Saturday, the Russian Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter followed up his victory over American opponent Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi with an announcement that he had taken part in his last professional UFC bout.

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  Last update: 02:35 GMT 25.10.2020

  02:35 GMT 25.10.2020

  World

  UN Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Gathers 50 Ratifications, Goes into Force in Early 2021, ICAN Says

  In July 2017, the UN General Assembly voted to adopt the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), which includes a comprehensive set of prohibitions on participating in any nuclear weapon activities. The agreement was opened for signature in September of that year and set to enter into force 90 days after gathering 50 signatures.

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  Last update: 01:09 GMT 25.10.2020

  01:09 GMT 25.10.2020

  Asia & Pacific

  Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee Dies at 78 - Yonhap

  On the night of May 10, 2014, Lee suffered a heart attack at his home in Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and was hospitalized at Soonchunhyang University's Seoul Hospital, before being transferred to the Medical Center in Irwon-Dong of Gangnam-Gu to undergo a heart stent procedure.

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  Last update: 06:40 GMT 25.10.2020

  06:40 GMT 25.10.2020

  Middle East

  Winds of Change: How Likely is it Jordan's New PM Will Become Closer to Israel?

  Believed to be a friend of Jared Kushner, Bisher Khasawneh might change Jordan's stance on the proposed US peace plan and shift his country's attitude towards Israel, believes an Israeli expert. But that will not happen quickly, as he'll first need to tackle the nation's public opinion and serious opposition from within the government.

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  Last update: 21:54 GMT 24.10.2020

  21:54 GMT 24.10.2020

  Europe

  New Book Tells Story of Berlin Brothel Madam Who Let Nazis Spy on Guests

  Katharina Zammit, better known Kitty Schmidt, ran the famous Salon Kitty brothel in Berlin during the Nazi era. Senior officers in Hitler's counter-intelligence service blackmailed her into letting them spy on clients by using hidden microphones placed in the bedrooms.

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  Last update: 05:12 GMT 25.10.2020

  05:12 GMT 25.10.2020

  World

  Live Updates: US Vice President Pence's Chief of Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19

  The pandemic continues to spread across the world, reaching 42,500,000 cases globally, with the highest number of infected in the United States (8.5 million cases and 224,000 deaths). India (7.8 million infected and almost 118,000 deaths) is second and Brazil (5.3 million infections and a death toll of almost 157,000) is third.

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  Last update: 22:34 GMT 24.10.2020

  22:34 GMT 24.10.2020

  US

  'Hey F**ker': 50 Cent's Ex Says Reminded Rapper ‘He Was Black’ as Fiddy Expresses Support For Trump

  In the run-up to the US presidential election, rapper 50 Cent made headlines this week after he criticized Joe Biden’s tax plans and called on fans to vote for President Donald Trump because he doesn’t “want to be 20 cent”. In response, ex-girlfriend and comedian Chelsea Handler promised to pay the rapper’s taxes if he withdraws support for Trump.