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By Jon Pareles, Giovanni Russonello and Lindsay Zoladz from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/3edkVew via IFTTT
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Human cost of two nations fighting for 'Motherland'
The stories of families who have lost sons in the latest territorial war over Nagorno-Karabakh. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HLV813 via IFTTT
How the controversial Nile dam might fix Sudan's floods
Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oJEvnJ via IFTTT
India couple bullied for intimate wedding photoshoot
Indian couple trolled for intimate post-wedding photoshoot refuses to give in to bullies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFd24H via IFTTT
'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8 via IFTTT
The Miraculous Love Kids: Street kids changing their lives with guitars
The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson is just one star who's recorded with a group of girls from Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320t7u0 via IFTTT
Belarus protests: The turtle 'anthem' protesters sing in Belarus
How music has featured prominently in the protests calling for President Lukashenko to step down. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jLTFFd via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Two chatbots meet and put the world to rights online in battle to see who is most human-like. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3mIzQki via IFTTT
Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/2TFVbhN Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Christians Worldwide Mark International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite on Sunday, Nov. 1 to join the global Body of Christ for the 2020 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). from CBNNews.com https://ift.tt/3eciyZL
BBC business news'My parents had hearts of gold, they didn't deserve it'
How people are dealing with the effects of coronavirus in one New York neighbourhood. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2TJaVR8 via IFTTT
US Election 2020: Biden and Trump in last weekend dash round swing states
Joe Biden is in Michigan while Donald Trump arrives in Pennsylvania, both key to the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecV4U6 via IFTTT
US election: The big issue that could hurt Trump
Just ahead of the election, the US is seeing what could be the largest outbreak of the pandemic so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQx63C via IFTTT
US election 2020: 'It just makes me feel like a nobody'
Former prisoner Davion Hampton from Florida wants to vote in this US election. But he can't. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/320sWi5 via IFTTT
US election: 'All Republicans should marry Democrats'
Chenren and Cathy Shao haven't let political differences get in the way of their eight-year marriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HVJXmN via IFTTT
US election 2020: The great dividing line of this campaign
For some Americans, civil unrest after police shootings is driving their support for Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TJaHte via IFTTT
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By John Leland and Christopher Occhicone from NYT New York https://ift.tt/37Rubny via IFTTT
How social media is preparing for US election chaos
Social media companies are making plans in case of unrest after election day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJG4Qj via IFTTT
Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island
Bangladesh has begun relocating hundreds of refugees to a small remote island, against their will. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HTnYwK via IFTTT
US election 2020: The Asians who are rooting for Trump to win
Some people in Asia see Donald Trump as their man to stand up to China - and nervously hope he'll be re-elected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecrm1t via IFTTT
The Kashmir journalists 'harassed' and 'questioned' for doing their job
The BBC speaks to journalists in the region who say doing their job has become increasingly difficult. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oSHNoS via IFTTT
The 400,000 seafarers who can't go home
Unions say Covid has in effect trapped thousands of seafarers on ships - waiting to go home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jH4s3A via IFTTT
Climate change: You've got cheap data, how about cheap power too?
The iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years. Could green energy see a similar revolution? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ee9Gmj via IFTTT
Scared but socially distant in a Tokyo 'haunted house'
Could this zombie-inspired experience be for people who want to be frightened but be Covid-19 safe? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNEv29 via IFTTT
US election 2020: Trump is in the fight of his political life
In the throes of an epoch-defining election, those looking for a healing process will be disappointed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Z2ohl via IFTTT
US election 2020: Fact-checking Trump and Biden's final week
The presidential campaigns are coming to an end. We've fact-checked the candidates' latest claims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mvHTke via IFTTT
Coronavirus: Slovakia holds national test but president calls for delay
Everyone in Slovakia over the age of 10 is to be tested for Covid - but the president is sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HL5z50 via IFTTT
Covid: Belgium announces return to national lockdown
Non-essential shops will close until mid-December to help curb the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TKYvYF via IFTTT
US election: What Latino first-time voters want
Every 30 seconds, a Latino in the US turns 18 and becomes eligible to vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364Khbd via IFTTT
Berlin airport opens... 10 years late
Berlin's new airport is finally opening to the public, 10 years behind schedule and billions over budget. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecZ4UF via IFTTT
BBC business newsSpiceJet: Indian airline turns to seaplanes to boost travel
SpiceJet will fly the aircraft to the site of the world's tallest statue among its new routes. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mDim8y via IFTTT
New Zealand euthanasia: Assisted dying to be legal for terminally ill people
Early referendum results show 65.2% voted "yes" to enforcing a law allowing assisted dying. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32cjrwH via IFTTT
Armenians on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh
Armenian mothers fear for sons on the front line in Nagorno-Karabakh as both sides suffer heavy casualties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mD7jMC via IFTTT
Covid-19: Record traffic out of Paris as second French lockdown begins
Jams stretched more than 430 miles (700km) in total just hours before new measures came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oBtbKi via IFTTT
Australian on Qatar flight where women ‘invasively examined' left 'terrified'
A woman on the same flight as "invasively examined" female passengers feared a "hostage situation". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34EyaSH via IFTTT
Walmart pulls guns from display over 'civil unrest' concerns
Walmart has removed gun and ammunition displays from its stores citing concerns of "civil unrest". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHxxiX via IFTTT
Africa's week in pictures: 23 - 29 October 2020
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35HpDgW via IFTTT
Why the humble text message is still a campaign weapon
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37SvCSN via IFTTT
Indian brands reckon with a new challenge: hate
It's an unusual moment for India's corporate culture, which has shied away from political activism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jE00Ti via IFTTT
Oil firm whistleblower trapped in Croatian holiday hell
A British lawyer exposed huge oil industry corruption - and now Monaco wants him extradited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7nkrg via IFTTT
Quiz of the week: Which Borat slogan did Kazakhstan embrace?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JXOEF via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Every election campaign uses more sophisticated tech, but the text message still cuts through. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/37SvCSN via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: What impact has the furlough scheme had?
As the furlough scheme draws to a close, how much did it cost and did it achieve its aims? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jHSgiS via IFTTT
BBC business newsFurlough: ‘In limbo’ or ‘one long garden party'?
Furlough was a welcome holiday for some but for others it was a long and anxious waiting game. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oDoX4X via IFTTT
BBC business newsJob Support Scheme: How do new post-furlough changes work?
The government has expanded its Job Support Scheme, which replaces furlough from November. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2UE9lBa via IFTTT
BBC business news‘It’s all about survival now'
How are Tottenham residents coping after the area had one of the highest furlough rates in London? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3mtVwAy via IFTTT
BBC business newsHow do I find a new job during Covid and which sectors are hiring?
Jobseekers are having a tough time at the moment, but support is available. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/30PPCkZ via IFTTT
BBC business newsCEO Secrets: The aviation workers starting new businesses
We hear from three people who have started their own companies during the downturn in aviation. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2HAJ0jX via IFTTT
US Election 2020: Trump and Biden duel in critical state of Florida
Democrat Biden's lead over the US president is narrower in must-win states, with Florida a key prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HM9uyS via IFTTT
Coronavirus hardship in Mexico, Nigeria and Bangladesh
Three people from around the world who lost their jobs during the pandemic explain how it has affected their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oMNWD5 via IFTTT
'We asked Trump to stop playing YMCA' - Village People singer Victor Willis
Village People's lead singer says he doesn't endorse the US president, who regularly plays the classic at rallies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TDO09O via IFTTT
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By Giulia McDonnell Nieto del Rio, Simon Romero and Mike Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31QC7BT via IFTTT
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By Christopher Flavelle and Lisa Friedman from NYT Climate https://ift.tt/3jxYsKk via IFTTT
BBC business newsSamsung sees sales surge from rival Huawei's ban
The tech giant's business was likely boosted by US sanctions against its Chinese rival Huawei. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31U9jbH via IFTTT
US Election 2020: Trump slams lockdowns, Biden accuses him of insulting victims
The president says Mr Biden will cancel family gatherings, while the Democrat pledges to follow science. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31V1Glk via IFTTT
Al-Qaeda still 'heavily embedded' within Taliban in Afghanistan, UN official warns
A senior UN official says the Taliban is still tied to al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, in spite of US deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31OaJUP via IFTTT
US election: 'Our kids died in the Parkland shooting, but we disagree on guns'
The parents of two Parkland victims share different views on the issue of gun violence in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HJzDyf via IFTTT
US election 2020: What to look out for on election night
Americans will pick their next president on 3 November. Here's what to look for as results roll in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HH1cIo via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: 1,700 employers planned redundancies in September
Redundancies on the rise again after August lull, according to BBC Freedom of Information Request from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34B6Cxb via IFTTT
BBC business newsHalloween firms face up to a pandemic fright
Covid-19 has created extra problems this Halloween, so how are firms fighting back? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3muGVVl via IFTTT
BBC business news'Furlough pay should be kept at 80% of our salaries'
Workers facing new lockdowns: "We need furlough pay to be kept at 80% of our salaries." from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3jERljc via IFTTT
Mali Radisson Blu attack: Two Islamists sentenced to death
Two Islamists are convicted of carrying out two attacks targeting foreigners, in which 25 people died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JsOEJ via IFTTT
Facebook, Twitter and Google face questions from US senators
Heads of Facebook, Google and Twitter defend a key piece of internet law, in front of senators. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G2LOW via IFTTT
US Election 2020: Will America's race issue decide the next president?
The BBC's Clive Myrie goes to the crucial state of Arizona, where black votes could decide who wins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2GdMEzu via IFTTT
Animal Crossing: 'My sister lives on in a video game'
Tending to her sister's virtual town in Animal Crossing helps Meredith Myers keep her memory alive and cope with her grief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HIGJDb via IFTTT
End Sars protests: 'I felt I was going to die there'
Ephraim, a British-Nigerian activist at the heart of the End Sars protests in Lagos, talks about what he saw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35IgmoL via IFTTT
Polls open in Tanzania's general election
Voting begins amid nationwide reports of social media restrictions, plus violence in Zanzibar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HwBcj7 via IFTTT
Police officer raiding illegal cockfight gets killed by rooster
Lt Christine Bolok was struck by a gaffed rooster on his left thigh, slicing his femoral artery. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35D9pW4 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCovid: Post-furlough unemployment 'hits young and ethnic minorities'
These groups were more likely to be made unemployed after being placed on furlough, a report suggests. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34zJSO9 via IFTTT
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By David Enrich, Russ Buettner, Mike McIntire and Susanne Craig from NYT Business https://ift.tt/3oFSUBx via IFTTT
Orange County wildfires 'may have been started by electrical equipment'
Local utility company Southern California Edison its equipment might have sparked the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37HxNbQ via IFTTT
Surviving a week in Afghanistan
One violent week in a long war. Here are some of those who died and those who survived. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HF3FmM via IFTTT
US election: The Taiwan-sized challenge facing the next US president
China's ambition to retake Taiwan - possibly by force - could become a major flashpoint with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e14sKu via IFTTT
Seychelles elections: How a priest rose to become president
Wavel Ramkalawan brings his party in from 43 years in opposition to lead the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mw1vF0 via IFTTT
US election: The sinking island voting for Trump
Tangier Island is on the frontline of climate change but residents say saving jobs now is the priority. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mlCrQS via IFTTT
US election 2020: The five Senate races to watch
The battle for control of the Senate is as consequential as the race for the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jteMMw via IFTTT
US election: A generational divide over Trump among Vietnamese-Americans
Young Vietnamese-Americans see things differently to elders who settled in US after the Vietnam War. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mr5K4w via IFTTT
BBC business news‘Shops refusing cash left me unable to buy basics’
The cash system is being threatened by some shops not accepting cash, says Consumer group Which? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37MuVuf via IFTTT
BBC business newsFluffy animals gambling ad was irresponsible, says watchdog
The advertising watchdog bans an advert for Gala Spins as it was likely to "appeal to under-18s". from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/37O8cxU via IFTTT
BBC business newsMum, Dad, money and me
Many people find talking about money awkward, particularly with their parents - so how do their views differ? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/34xSp45 via IFTTT
BBC business newsThe inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF via IFTTT
US election: Biden hits new battleground, Trump blitzes Midwest
Joe Biden blasts Donald Trump as a conman, while the president promises "economic survival". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37TZcam via IFTTT
'Invasive' exams affected women from 10 flights says Australia
The female passengers were searched without consent in Qatar after an abandoned baby was found from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kyR2ry via IFTTT
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By Ana Facio-Krajcer, Will Wright and Johnny Diaz from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/35ykGah via IFTTT
Covid: Protests erupt across Italy over anti-virus measures
Police clashed with demonstrators in Milan, Turin and Naples shortly after new rules came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37IXYyN via IFTTT
Djab Wurrung tree: Anger over sacred Aboriginal tree bulldozed for highway
Aboriginal Australians condemn the destruction of the tree, which holds particular importance to women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e7wQuE via IFTTT
France targets radical Islam amid row with Turkey
President Macron's crackdown on Islamists causes political waves at home and abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxFOG4 via IFTTT
Social media: Is it really biased against US Republicans?
Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35RohR1 via IFTTT
Qian Xuesen: The scientist deported from the US who helped China into space
A Chinese rocket scientist helped two superpowers reach the moon, but his story is remembered in only one of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ou3ICl via IFTTT
The inventor inspired by wanting to keep his daughter safe
Kim Kyeong Yeon developed his virus-destroying machine after his child injured herself. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2JaPfLF via IFTTT
Trump and Africa: How Ethiopia was 'betrayed' over Nile dam
The US president has sided with Egypt in the escalating dispute over a mega dam, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35G7bp7 via IFTTT
Beached: Can rescuers save this dolphin in time?
Hundreds of dolphins beach each year, but this US team has dramatically improved survival rates from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Ts6aep via IFTTT
BBC technology news
Many conservative Americans believe Facebook and Twitter are biased against them, despite denials. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35RohR1 via IFTTT
BBC business newsCoronavirus: Disabled workers could 'face jobs crisis'
Firms are reportedly hiring fewer disabled applicants amid concerns about supporting them properly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3dZNKen via IFTTT
BBC business newsThe explosive problem of 'zombie' batteries
Batteries that power mobile phones and other devices are causing fires because they are not disposed of properly. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/3oqRoCS via IFTTT
Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to US Supreme Court
Donald Trump scores pre-election win as US Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett as Supreme Court judge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35yZRLW via IFTTT
US Election 2020: Trump's border wall and the battle over immigration
Will Trump’s promise to build a wall along the Mexico border help or hinder his attempt to win four more years? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ouK8pF via IFTTT
US election 2020: What does it cost and who pays for it?
With presidential candidates spending billions of dollars to win, the world's most powerful job doesn't come cheap. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/37QCjEK via IFTTT
US election 2020: Could postal voting upend the US election?
The huge number voting this way injects massive uncertainty into the White House race. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Tuhk2u via IFTTT
'We're not going to control pandemic' admits Trump's chief of staff
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows says Covid can only be defeated through vaccines and other "mitigation areas". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2HA8Vb2 via IFTTT
Covid-19: China tests entire city of Kashgar in Xinjiang
Kashgar city officials say around 4.7m people will be tested over a few days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31JLoeZ via IFTTT
Jubilation as Chile votes to rewrite constitution
An overwhelming majority vote to tear up the dictatorship-era constitution and create a new one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olq7C1 via IFTTT
Covid-19: US pulls plan to give early vaccine to Santa Claus
Santa, Mrs Claus and elves all would have received early access in exchange for promoting vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35yVaS1 via IFTTT
'I went to school and woke up in intensive care'
Some children who fell seriously ill in Malaysia when they inhaled toxic gases in 2019 say they are still suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Nu9L5 via IFTTT
US election: 'Help! Everyone around me disagrees with my politics'
Paul and Kayleah live in two different political bubbles, but they've found a place to vent online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35w3vWF via IFTTT
