World News Briefs -- October 23, 2020 (Evening Edition)
Covid testers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. America will face a ‘continued public health challenge’ beyond February, the study, published in Nature Medicine, warns. Photograph: Bing Guan/Reuters
A study says coronavirus is on course to claim 511,000 by 28 February as cases surge in many states, particularly upper midwest
The United States on Friday was approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases, as a new study warned that the pandemic is set to cause half a million American deaths by February.
Covid-19 is on course to ravage states across the nation throughout the coming winter and more than 511,000 lives could be lost by 28 February next year, modeling led by scientists from the University of Washington found.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump says Saudi Arabia will soon recognize Israel.
Israel-Sudan deal welcomed as Palestinians cry foul.
US sanctions Iranian groups for ‘attempted election interference’.
Iran imposes sanctions on US envoy to Iraq in tit-for-tat move.
Saudi-led coalition destroyed two Yemeni Houthi drones - Saudi state TV.
Saad Hariri's return as Lebanese prime minister raises hope, skepticism.
Syria conflict: Hundreds mourn assassinated Damascus mufti.
Greece and Turkey agree to cancel war games: NATO chief.
ASIA
In Asia, Pompeo expected to bolster allies against China.
China talks tough on anniversary of Korean War entry.
China threatens retaliation over US-Taiwan arms sale.
China warns UK not to offer citizenship to Hong Kong residents.
Kazakhs despair for relatives missing in Xinjiang.
Trump's description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air.
AFRICA
Sudan to normalize ties with Israel, says US.
'Historic' Libya cease-fire agreed, UN says.
Nigeria protests: President Buhari says 69 killed in unrest.
Ivory Coast clashes kill 11 in pre-election violence.
Guinea braces for political storm after bruising election.
Seychelles votes for president, lawmakers in election.
US sanctions on Africa need an overhaul, say experts.
Kenya sees record spike in Covid-19 cases.
Algerian authorities crack down on migrants, deporting many to Niger.
EUROPE
Slim hopes for peace in Nagorno-Karabakh ahead of US-led talks.
Nagorno-Karabakh fighting rages as US hosts talks.
Pompeo meets Armenian, Azeri ministers over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Alarm in Europe as COVID-19 cases more than double in 10 days.
France surpasses 1 million Covid cases amid pandemic's second wave.
Coronavirus: France puts 46 million under night curfew.
Germany reports record 11,000 cases, RKI warns of 'very serious' situation.
Poland abortion ruling sparks heated protests, police use pepper spray.
oles take to streets against near-total abortion ban.
US sanctions Russian institute over malware used in 2017 attack.
Golden Dawn's Pappas on the run as colleagues start jail terms.
AMERICAS
Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases.
More than 50 million ballots already cast in US election, signaling high turnout.
Democrats play defense, GOP goes on attack after Biden oil comments.
Ratings drop to 55M for final Trump-Biden debate.
Senate starts debate on nomination of Barrett to Supreme Court.
US Coast Guard to tackle China 'illegal' fishing in Pacific.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Trump moves to end Sudan terror listing amid Israel ties push.
Pakistan to remain on global terror financing ‘grey’ list.
US embassy in Turkey warns of ‘terrorist’ threat and kidnappings.
Mali says troops regain control of village besieged by jihadists.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Senate Judiciary Committee votes to subpoena Twitter's Jack Dorsey and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg over censoring Hunter Biden laptop story.
Britain and Japan sign post-Brexit trade deal.
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