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Thai PM recalls parliament as protesters step up pressure

Tens of thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in recent days in defiance of the government

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Taiwan accuses China diplomats of assault in Fiji

Alleged bust-up is first-ever physical confrontation between members of Beijing, Taipei missions

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Irish data regulator investigates Instagram

It follows concerns about how image-sharing social platform handles kids’ personal info

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New restrictions as Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths

Lockdown measures throughout Europe have become necessary with the resurgence of the virus

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High stakes for Earth's climate future in US vote

The global climate situation is in a precarious position with the lack of American leadership on the issue

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Trump lashes out at 'stupid' Republican critics

Polls show that most voters disapprove of his erratic handling of the pandemic

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UK says door remains ‘ajar’ for post-Brexit trade deal

Two sides disagree on fair competition, and how much access EU fishing fleets will get to UK waters

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Thai democracy protesters defy ban for fourth day

More than 20,000 people gathered from late afternoon shouting “free our friends” while carrying posters of those arrested

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Trump, Biden hit the trail in charged election week

16 days to go before Americans go to the polls

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Thousands take to Chile streets to mark protest movement anniversary

Many wearing masks, holding up banners, singing and dancing

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Europe surges past 250,000 virus deaths

Israel and Melbourne in Australia ease lockdown restrictions

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Iran says UN arms embargo has been lifted

But it stressed that 'unconventional arms, weapons of mass destruction and a buying spree of conventional arms have no place in Iran's defense doctrine'

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Coronavirus active on skin for 9 hours, Japan study finds

In comparison, pathogen that causes flu survives on human skin for 1.8 hours