World News Briefs -- Novemberr 1, 2021
* Biden capped off his first day at the COP26 climate conference on Monday with a royal reception
* Prince Charles, Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William and Kate Middleton were at the event
* Biden was seen talking and laughing with William, with a hand clapped on the prince's shoulder
* The President appeared more invigorated than earlier in the day when he was caught resting his eyes
* Biden, 78, appeared to doze off during the first COP26 speeches after flying in from the G20 in Rome
* Queen was originally supposed to host but skipped COP26 on advice from doctors
* UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson greeted the VIPs instead
President Joe Biden capped off his first day at the COP26 climate conference on Monday with a royal reception with Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton. Biden laughed with Prince William, and put a hand on his shoulder at the event at the popular Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, a short distance from where the climate summit was being held.
The Duchess of Cambridge was also seen arriving at the event along with Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
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MIDDLE EAST
Turkey may start military operation in northern Syria on Tuesday, source claims.
Six Russian helicopter gunships, jet reportedly spotted at airbase in northern Syria.
US, European allies warn of Iran's 'provocative' nuke steps.
Biden targets Iran drone program with sanctions.
Iran’s top diplomat in quarantine, tests positive for COVID.
Yemeni officials: Houthi missiles kill at least 10 civilians.
Yemen war: Deadly missile attack on Marib religious school.
Saudi Arabia expels Lebanon ambassador amid Yemen row.
UN special envoy on poverty visits Beirut blast survivors.
ASIA
India targets 2070 for net-zero emissions; China makes no new commitments.
China's Xi Jinping contributes only a written note to the COP26 climate conference, pushing the world's biggest polluter further to the margins.
China could invade Taiwan ‘soon,’ says former Australian PM Abbott.
Blinken says US will 'make sure Taiwan has the means to defend itself'.
India's COVID-19 deaths rise 83% in week; daily cases down to 12,830.
Afghanistan: Gunmen attack wedding to stop music being played.
Ex-Afghan Special Forces troops, intelligence officers reportedly joining Daesh to fight Taliban.
Leader of Afghan resistance front is now in Tajikistan — spokesman.
Afghanistan: Victims' families decry glorification of suicide bombers.
Japan PM Kishida’s coalition keeps majority with fewer seats.
US hopes Richardson’s Myanmar mission can produce results.
AFRICA
Ethiopia: Tigrayan forces claim control of major northern towns.
Ethiopia’s PM defiant as rival Tigray forces make advances.
Sudan's ousted PM says solution hinges on return of govt: ministry.
Sudan tribal protesters lift port blockade, week after coup.
Dozens of nations seek urgent UN rights council meeting on Sudan.
At least 3 dead after high rise in Nigeria collapses.
South Africa’s local vote will gauge support for ruling ANC.
Algeria ends gas supplies to Morocco.
EUROPE
World leaders open COP26 climate talks with somber warnings: ‘We are digging our own graves’.
Britain gives France 48 hours to 'back down' in post-Brexit fishing dispute.
Macron delays post-Brexit fishing sanctions on UK as talks set to continue.
French presidential election to take place in April 2022.
Germany: Human rights groups file complaint against Belarusian officials.
Pentagon watches possible Russian troop buildup near Ukraine.
North Macedonia PM announces resignation after election loss.
Bus hijacked and set aflame in Northern Ireland in protocol protest.
European travel agencies resume tours to Syria.
AMERICAS
Biden apologizes for US withdrawing from Paris deal under Trump.
Biden cites “overwhelming obligations” of US on climate.
Biden warns of 'existential' climate threat at Glasgow summit.
US President Joe Biden tests negative for COVID-19 following White House press secretary's positive result.
More Democrats in new poll want someone other than Biden as party's presidential nominee.
US Senator Manchin demands infrastructure vote; holds off support on spending bill.
Only 35 percent say US economy doing well: poll.
Nearly 1 in 3 Republicans believe VIOLENCE may be necessary to ‘save America,’ poll shows.
Facebook cancels 937 accounts linked to Nicaragua government.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Guantánamo Bay detainee gives first public account of CIA torture in US court.
Military jury condemns US treatment of terrorist, urges clemency.
Roughly 83% of all activities of terrorists registered in Africa, South Asia, Middle East.
Macron announces France's Sahel military force will end in early 2022.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow and S&P 500 close at records to start November, small caps post best day since August.
US Fed to start reining in economic aid as inflation risk rises.
OPEC+ members shun Biden’s calls to boost oil output.
Burning fossil fuels is "pushing humanity to the brink," UN leader warns.
Barclays CEO Jes Staley resigns amid inquiry into ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
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