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Trump, Biden busy in last campaign

NEW YORK, Nov 01 (Reuters): A record 90 million Americans have voted early in the US presidential election, data on Saturday showed, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned across the country to try to sway the few remaining undecided voters.The high number of early voters,...

Austria, Portugal enforce corona restrictions

LONDON, Nov 01 (BBC): Austria and Portugal have announced new restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus.In Austria, the restrictions include a curfew from 20:00 to 06:00. Cafes and restaurants will be takeaway only.Portugal's measures cover 70% of the country. People will be required to stay at...

Philippines hit by year's most powerful storm

MANILA, Nov 01(BBC): Typhoon Goni is barrelling across the Philippines, bringing with it "catastrophic" 225km/h (140mph) winds and torrential rainfall.At least four people are reported to have died. Homes have been damaged and roads inundated with flash flooding.Goni made landfall as a super typhoon at Catanduanes island on Sunday at...

Australians quite happy with their country's response to pandemic

SYDNEY, Nov 01(New York Times): Australia's borders are closed, internationally and between several states. Its economy is smaller, and its population growth has fallen to its lowest rate in more than 100 years.Rather than chafing against isolation, though, Australians these days are more willing to smile in the mirror. Island...

Russian election interference so far slim

BOSTON, Nov 01 (AP): Russian interference has been minimal so far in the most tempestuous U.S. presidential election in decades. But that doesn't mean the Kremlin can't inflict serious damage. The vulnerability of state and local government networks is a big worry.One troubling wildcard is the potential for the kind...

India records 46,963 new Covid cases

NEW DELHI, Nov 01 (Xinhua): India's COVID-19 tally reached 8,184,082 on Sunday as 46,963 new cases were detected across the country in the past 24 hours, said the latest data released by the federal health ministry.With 470 deaths since Saturday morning, the total death toll in the country due to...

HK MPs arrested over disruption of legislature

HONG KONG, Nov 01 (AP): Hong Kong police arrested seven people Sunday over scuffles that broke out in the city's legislature during a faceoff between pro-democracy and pro-Beijing lawmakers earlier this year.The arrested include current and former opposition lawmakers, according to their political parties and media reports.A police statement said...