Key words : Trump wrap final debate
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President Donald Trump and Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden have wrapped up their final debate. The one-on-on in Nashville in the US state of Tennessee comes less than two weeks before the November 3 election.
Plexiglass barriers were going to separate the two rivals but were removed at the last minute as both tested negative for COVID-19.
The coronavirus pandemic dominated the first part of the debate. Trump defended his handling of the crisis, while Biden criticized the president's response.
North Korea was also discussed ... with President Trump saying he's made progress with the country's leader Kim Jong Un.
Trump and Biden touched on a wide range of issues during a debate that spanned more than 90 minutes.
They discussed election interference by Russia and Iran, healthcare, justice reform, and Trump's taxes. Trump also repeated unsubstantiated allegations about Biden's son's business dealings in Ukraine.
The first debate between the two was dominated by interruptions. So this time, both candidates' microphones were muted at certain times to prevent them from speaking over each other.
This debate was one of Trump's last high-profile opportunities to try to sway voters.
He faces an uphill battle as recent opinion polls show him trailing Biden.
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Key words : nigeria 56 people
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Amnesty International says at least 56 people have been killed in Nigeria amid widespread protests against police violence.
Demonstrations broke out about two weeks ago after a video purporting to show police shooting a boy dead was widely circulated online.
On Tuesday night, security forces opened fire on thousands of demonstrators in the country's largest city of Lagos.
Amnesty International said on Wednesday that at least 12 people were killed during the protests.
The human rights group also said reports suggest that the security forces had removed security cameras beforehand in an attempt to hide evidence.
Amnesty called on authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to prevent a repeat of similar incidents.
Lagos is currently under curfew but the unrest continues. Public facilities throughout the city were set on fire and Reuters news agency reported that gunshots could still be heard on Thursday.
Nigeria, with nearly 200 million people, is the most populous country in Africa and has a thriving economy.
Key words : nigeria new york
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20201023_07/
A crowd has staged a rally in New York City protesting against the Nigerian government for its response to nationwide demonstrations over police brutality.
About 80 people, including those of Nigerian descent, gathered near UN headquarters following the shooting of demonstrators by Nigerian security forces.
Participants denounced human rights violations by Nigerian authorities and demanded the administration resign.
One person, a cook who has a family in Nigeria, said a friend was killed and what is happening there is a genocide.
Another participant, who is a salesperson, said Nigeria's spending on police is twice the budget for education and other expenses but brutal acts have yet to be eliminated.
On Thursday, a UN spokesperson told reporters that the international body has called on the security forces to show restraint.
He said the UN has told the Nigerian government that it is willing to support police reform. He added those responsible for rights violations need to be held accountable.
Key words : france curfew
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France has expanded curfew measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus. It is one of the European countries that have seen a spike in infections.
France confirmed more than 40,000 new cases for the first time on Thursday, reporting 41,622 infections. There is growing concern that the country's healthcare system could soon be overwhelmed.
Prime Minister Jean Castex said at a news conference on Thursday that a curfew that has been in place in Paris and elsewhere since Saturday will be extended to cover more than half of the country's 101 administrative departments at midnight on Friday.
The requirement for people to remain indoors from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. will now cover about 46 million people, or more than two thirds of the country's population.
Castex said the curfew may be tightened, depending on the results of a government analysis into its effectiveness next week.
Germany also saw its highest daily total on Thursday, registering 11,287 cases.
The head of a government scientific institution said, "We still have a chance to slow the spread of the pandemic." He called on people to take precautions, such as washing their hands and wearing face masks.
Meanwhile, the Belgian government said on Thursday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sophie Wilmes had entered intensive care after testing positive but added that her condition was stable.
Belgium has the second highest number of infections per capita in Europe. The country has implemented a number of restrictions, including a curfew running from midnight to 5 a.m. and the closure of bars and restaurants.
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Key words : china reacted
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China has sharply reacted to the US decision on more weapons sales to Taiwan and threatened possible retaliation.
On Wednesday, the US administration of President Donald Trump notified Congress of the planned sales that could have a total value of about 1.8 billion dollars.
The notification includes sales of land attack missiles carried by fighter jets, truck-based artillery rocket launchers, and external sensor pods for aircraft.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters on Thursday, "The sales seriously interfere with China's internal affairs, send a seriously wrong signal to Taiwan independence forces, and severely damage China-US relations and peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China firmly opposes the sales."
He called on the United States to be fully aware of the danger of this issue and to stop the arms sales and military exchanges with Taiwan.
He added, "China will make a legitimate and necessary response according to how the situation develops."
China has become increasingly irritated by the Trump administration's moves such as arms sales and senior officials' visits to Taiwan.
Key words : china Vatican
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The Chinese government and the Vatican have agreed to extend their provisional accord on the appointment of bishops in China.
The sides announced the extension on Thursday, when the 2018 deal was set to expire.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a news conference that Beijing had decided to extend the interim agreement for two years.
He added, "The two sides will continue to maintain close communication and consultation and advance the improvement of bilateral ties."
The Vatican also issued a statement, saying, "the Holy See considers the initial application of the Agreement to have been positive."
The statement added that the Holy See "intends to pursue an open and constructive dialogue for the benefit of the life of the Catholic Church and the good of the Chinese people."
China and the Vatican have no diplomatic relations. But analysts say the extension may deepen their ties.
The terms of the 2018 agreement have never been publicly disclosed. But the deal is believed to allow both Beijing and the Vatican to have a say in naming bishops in China.
Beijing has long rejected bishop appointments by the Pope because it regards the practice as interference in internal affairs. This has led to a split in China between a government-approved church and an underground church loyal to the Pope.
Last month, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested the Vatican would compromise its "power of moral witness" by extending the agreement.
Key words : weather Yoko Komagata
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