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Monday, October 12th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
Trump declares himself immune, which means “having really a protective glow”

President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself immune to COVID-19 and ready for a fight as his White House race against surging rival Joe Biden enters its critical final weeks.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
Twitter imposing tough new rules ahead of the US presidential election

Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence, and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov 3 US election.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:37 UTC
Arrested para-military plotters planning to kidnap Michigan governor also targeted taking over the state

Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and her family were at times moved around by authorities as law enforcement tracked the men who allegedly plotted for months to kidnap her, the state's attorney general said on Friday.
Saturday, October 10th 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Trump/Biden October 15 debate cancelled: campaigns have announced alternate plans for that date

The Oct 15 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will not proceed, the Commission on Presidential Debates said in a statement on Friday, adding that both campaigns had announced “alternate plans for that date.”
Friday, October 9th 2020 - 09:32 UTC
Multiple arrest of militia extremists who planned to kidnap Michigan governor

Thirteen people, including seven men associated with the Wolverine Watchmen militia group, have been arrested in a sweeping takedown of plots to kidnap the Michigan state governor, attack the state capitol building and incite violence.
Friday, October 9th 2020 - 08:05 UTC
Nobel Literature for US poet Louise Gluck; Swedish Academy overcomes a 2019 controversial Prize

The Nobel Literature Prize on Thursday went to US poet Louise Gluck, the jury at the Swedish Academy said, honoring a writer known for themes of childhood and family life. Gluck, 77, was honored ”for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal,” the Academy said.
Thursday, October 8th 2020 - 08:00 UTC
World Medical Association General Assembly will be a virtual meeting

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Medical Association’s annual General Assembly this year will be a virtual meeting from October 26 to 30.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
Quad group attempt a united front against increasingly assertive Beijing

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on key Asian allies to unite against China's “exploitation, corruption and coercion” in the region, as he held talks on Tuesday in Tokyo.
Wednesday, October 7th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
Brazil purchases some 225,000 tons of rice from US, India and Guyana

Brazil has negotiated the purchase of 225,000 tons of rice from the United States, India, and Guyana, which are expected in the country during the second half of October and November.
Tuesday, October 6th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Trump returns to the White House telling Americans “don't let the virus dominate your lives”

President Donald Trump told Americans “to get out there” and not fear COVID-19 as he returned to the White House on Monday after checking out of the hospital where he was treated for the disease.