Monday, October 19, 2020

World News Briefs -- October 19, 2020 (Evening Edition)

Daily Mail: More than 40 million people have now been infected with Covid-19 worldwide – with 1.1million confirmed deaths 

 * The milestone was confirmed by Johns Hopkins University on Monday morning 
 * Experts believe the number is much higher, with the WHO estimating 780million 
 * US and India lead the way in infections but Europe is undergoing second wave 

The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40million, although experts believe the true figure could be as high as 780million. 

The milestone was passed early Monday according to Johns Hopkins University, which collates reporting from around the world. 

Testing has been variable and many people have had no symptoms, while some governments have concealed the true number of cases. 


MIDDLE EAST 



Iran celebrates ‘momentous day’ as UN arms embargo lifts. Here’s what it means. 







 ASIA 









New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern credits coronavirus response for election win. 

AFRICA 






Guinea's opposition leader claims victory in presidential poll




EUROPE 

Armenia and Azerbaijan truce breaks down within hours. 











 AMERICAS 










 TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR 






 ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS 


Oil prices drop for fourth day as COVID-19 second wave worries intensify. 



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