Russia to start offering COVID-19 vaccine

Oct 21,2020
A Russian health official says Russia will start administering a domestically-developed vaccine against the new coronavirus as early as November, despite some experts' concerns about its safety.
Japan, Vietnam boost defence ties as South China Sea tensions mount
Oct 20
Japan and Vietnam agreed to step up security and defence cooperation Monday, reaching an agreement in principle for Tokyo to export defence equipment and technology to the Southeast Asian nation.
Texas leads US in early voting numbers
Oct 20
Just two weeks away from the US presidential election, Texas is leading the country in early voting, with more than four million ballots already cast, according to a count by a US university.
Ireland is first EU country to re-enter lockdown
Oct 20
Ireland will be the first EU country to return to coronavirus lockdown, prime minister Micheal Martin said Monday, issuing a nationwide "stay at home" order but insisting schools will stay open.
US charges 6 Russians in global hacking campaign
Oct 20
The US Justice Department says six Russian intelligence officers have been charged for orchestrating a series of global cyberattacks targeting government entities and other organizations between 2015 and 2019.
Gas explosion leaves 4 dead, 1 injured in north China's coal mine 
Oct 20
Four people have been confirmed dead and another injured in a gas explosion in a coal mine in north China's Shanxi Province, according to local authorities on Tuesday.
We are not afraid': France rallies after beheading of teacher
Oct 19
Tens of thousands of people rallied in Paris and cities across France in solidarity with a teacher beheaded for showing pupils cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed -------------