Biden, Trump in tug-of-war over MW states

NEW YORK, Oct 31 (BBC): In a final burst of campaigning, US President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden have criss-crossed Midwestern (MW) states that may hold the keys to the White House.Mr Biden went on the offensive in Iowa, a state that voted for Mr Trump by...

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Kashmir shutdown protests India's new land laws

SRINAGAR, Oct 31 (AP): Shops and businesses were shut in several parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Saturday as separatists challenging Indian rule called for a general strike to denounce new laws that allow any Indians to buy land in the disputed region.Government forces in riot gear patrolled streets in Kashmir's...

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