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Xi Jinping eyes parity with Mao at the crucial Red conclave
The four-day conference of the top leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) that concluded Thursday has been a historic head-turning event, as it formally anoints Xi Jinping as the custodian for steering China towards un-rivalled global leadership by a 2035 timeline.
Boeing announces $1.3mn to support indigenous communities in US
American aeroplane giant Boeing has announced $1.3 million to support indigenous communities across the US in observance of the National Native American Heritage Month in November.
Canada plans to bring in more immigrants in next 3 yrs
Canada's ruling Liberal government has planned to bring in more than 1.2 million immigrants in the next three years, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino announced.
Trump's Walk of Fame star vandalised again
US President Donald Trump's Walk of Fame star in Los Angeles has been vandalised again, authorities said, adding that the perpetrator, who has attacked the monument multiple times since 2016, turned himself in.
Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to avoid targeting civilians
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to avoid targeting civilians and residential areas amid the ongoing conflict between the two warring countries over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, according to a joint statement.
How astronauts celebrate Halloween on ISS sans trick or treat
As the International Space Station (ISS) turned 20, NASA has put together some Halloween celebrations onboard the orbiting laboratory in the past as the world plans the costumes of the future.
More France terror attacks likely: Gerald Darmanin
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin warned more terrorist attacks were likely in the country, one day after a knife attack at a church in the southern city of Nice.
Czech Republic's lower house approves state of emergency extension
The Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, the lower house of the parliament, approved the extension of the state of emergency in the country until November 20.
Global Covid-19 cases top 45.4mn: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 45.4 million, while the deaths have surged to 1,187,020, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
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