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Biden's small drive-in rallies contrast with Trump's large crowds

Biden has stuck to socially distanced gatherings with small crowds segregated in their cars right up to the last moment -- in contrast to Trump's large rallies where few supporters bother with masks.

03/11/2020

Green News

What is fracking and why could it swing the US election?

The environmental issue is a major priority for voters in a handful of key battleground states.

03/11/2020

USA

Joe Biden: Safe, steady and shaped by tragedy

Who is the man who was elected to be the next US president?

03/11/2020

USA

US election: What are five big issues that Americans care about?

US voters are taking to the polls ahead of the November 3 presidential election, but what are the main issues that voters care about?

03/11/2020

USA

US election paths to power: Who's likely to win & how will they do it?

Latest forecasts place Donald Trump firmly as the underdog.

03/11/2020

USA

US election: So what do the opinion polls say on the eve of the vote?

Several surveys suggest Joe Biden has a significant lead over Donald Trump in the popular vote. But the margin in swing states is tight and the pollsters have been wrong before.

02/11/2020

Green News

6 ways the US election could affect climate change

A solid climate plan from one of the world's biggest polluters could help reach global environmental targets.

02/11/2020

Travel News

This ancient site in Peru has reopened after eight months

Like many tourist attractions around the world, Machu Picchu closed earlier this year at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, it's opened back up - but can only offer around 30% of its usual capacity.

02/11/2020

USA

Mail-in voting: America's scariest 2020 Halloween nightmare

Mail-in voting: America's scariest 2020 Halloween nightmare

02/11/2020

Europe Decoded

False video of Joe Biden circulates days before election

A false video of Joe Biden has been altered to make it seem like the Democrat candidate greeted Florida, instead of Minnesota at a rally on Friday.

02/11/2020

USA

How will a Trump or Biden presidency affect defence issues in Europe?

As US election night looms, the candidate that claims victory will also be put at the helm of the most powerful military in the world - what will they do with it?

02/11/2020

USA

US election: Tension mounts as presidential campaign enters final days

Donald Trump and Joe Biden are making a last ditch effort in swing states with just two days until the presidential election.

01/11/2020

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Canadian Muslim community offers flowers to pedestrians in Toronto

Members of Toronto's Muslim community gathered in front of the French consulate building to offer flowers to pedestrians.

01/11/2020

Travel News

Costa Rica is going to start offsetting visitors’ carbon footprints

Costa Rica is going to start offsetting visitors’ carbon footprints in an effort to support sustainable tourism.

01/11/2020

Canada

Sword-wielding man arrested after two die in Quebec stabbings

Police said five victims have been transported to a hospital, however, there was no immediate word on their conditions.

01/11/2020

Living

Why Nemonte Nenquimo has become the voice of the Indigenous population

Nenquimo has been named one of Time Magazine's Most Influential People of 2020.

01/11/2020

USA

US election: Obama attacks Trump in campaign speech for Joe Biden

Obama criticised Trump's behaviour during his four years in office, stating that people wouldn't have to wake up and see retweets of conspiracy theories with a new president in office.

31/10/2020

USA

US election: Why is healthcare a key issue with Latino voters?

Health, along with the coronavirus crisis and the economy, forms part of the triad of issues that will inform Latino votes - here's why.

31/10/2020

USA

US election: What are the Senate races to look out for?

US voters won't just election a president on November 3, they're also choosing 35 Senators.

31/10/2020

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Coronavirus forces Halloween events to be scaled back in the US

Halloween is normally big business In the US. But the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put pay to a lot of events.

30/10/2020

USA

Euroviews. David Miliband: If Biden wins, Europe needs to make itself an indispensable partner abroad ǀ View

If Joe Biden wins the US presidency on November 3, he is going to have his hands full at home. As well as working with the US on domestic goals, Europe needs to learn to make itself an indispensable partner abroad to tackle global problems.

30/10/2020

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Guatemalans make offerings to folk hero San Simon for COVID protection

San Simon is a venerated folk saint in the indigenous village of San Andres Itzapa, western Guatemala.

30/10/2020

USA

US election: Trump and Biden campaign in key states in final stretch

The two candidates in the US presidential race are campaigning in a few key battleground states in the hopes of winning the election.

30/10/2020

USA

Borat 2: Fundraiser for film's 'breakout star' raises over $125,000

Jeanise Jones, a grandmother of six, was duped into believing she was babysitting Borat's teenage daughter, Tutar, but ended up giving her some sage advice.

29/10/2020

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Clashes with police as illegal settlement in Buenos Aires evicted

Close to 600 families have been illegally occupying the area of almost 100 hectares since July.

29/10/2020

Women Beyond Borders

Meet Crystal and Jazmyn: the couple travelling the world in a van

For 26-year-old Jazmyn Canning, and 25-year-old Crystal Drinkwalter, travelling wasn’t always on the agenda. Now, they explore the world full time in a van, with their two dogs in tow...

29/10/2020