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In His 1st White House Personal Choice, Biden Names Longtime Aide Ron Klain as Chief of Staff
Ron has been invaluable to me over the many years that we have worked together, Biden said in a statement.
British Police Detain Man After Car Crashes Into Police Station
British police said they had detained a man who crashed a car into a north London police station on Wednesday.
Cyprus Locks Down Southwest Over Surge In Coronavirus Cases
Cyprus put its entire southwest under a strict 19day lockdown Wednesday, banning any nonessential movement of people and shuttering bars and restaurants after a string of escalating restrictions failed to curb a sharp increase in coronavirus infections.
Closing Prices For Crude Oil, Gold And Other Commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for December delivery rose 9 cents to $41.45 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude oil for January delivery rose 19 cents to $43.80 a barrel.
Sweden To Ban Sale Of Alcohol After 10 Pm To Curb COVID-19
Stockholm (AP) Sweden's prime minister said Wednesday his government will present a law proposal that would ban nationwide the sale of alcohol after 10 pm in bars, restaurants and night clubs from November 20 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19....
Libya Talks Reach Election Breakthrough, U.N. Says
Political talks on Libya's future have reached agreement on holding elections within 18 months, the United Nations acting Libya envoy said on Wednesday, hailing a "breakthrough" in a peacemaking process that still faces great obstacles.
Roche Chairman Favours Requiring COVID-19 Shots - Handelszeitung
Swiss drugmaker Roche's chairman, Christoph Franz, favours requiring people to get a vaccination against COVID19 when one is available and proven safe and effective, newspaper Handelszeitung reported on Wednesday, citing an interview.
Republican Dan Sullivan Re-elected In Alaska Senate Race
Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has won reelection in Alaska, defeating independent Al Gross in a race that attracted outside attention with control of the Senate at stake.
Biden Pushes Forward On Transition Despite Trump's Blocking
Presidentelect Joe Biden quietly pushed forward with the business of preparing to become America's next commander in chief on Wednesday, ignoring President Donald Trump's unprecedented push to block his Democratic rival's transition.
Wall Street Is Not Overly Worried Trump Can Overturn Election
U.S. stock investors have expressed concerns that President Donald Trump's effort to contest the U.S. election without evidence could roil markets temporarily, but few appeared seriously worried that challenges to the results will succeed.
Thousands Join Polish Far-right Independence Day March, Defying Warsaw Ban
Thousands of people took part in an annual farright march in Warsaw to mark Poland's Independence Day on Wednesday, defying a ban imposed by city hall due to coronavirus restrictions.
PM Modi Credits Women for Being BJP's 'Silent Voters', Says 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' Led to Bihar Victory
Asserting the work done towards protecting women in NDA-led states, PM Narendra Modi said that the poll results had made it clear that people will now support only those who work honestly for development.
South Africa Should Aim To Cover 10% Of Population Via COVAX, Advisors Say
South Africa should aim to cover 10% of its population via a global coronavirus vaccine scheme while also negotiating directly with manufacturers, a group of experts has advised the government.
Russell Crowe-starrer 'Unhinged' To Release OnZeeplex
Oscar winner Russell Crowe's "Unhinged" is all set to release on Zeeplex on November 13. Directed by Derrick Borte, the psychological thriller follows the story of a young woman who is terrorised by a stranger following a road rage incident.
Exclusive: TikTok-owner ByteDance To Rake In $27 Billion Ad Revenue By Year-end: Sources
TikTokowner ByteDance is on track to generate at least 180 billion yuan ($27.2 billion) in advertising revenue in China this year, which will cement its no. 2 spot in China's digital ad market, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
India To Regulate Streaming Services, Online Content
The government will regulate content on video streaming platforms, including global services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Walt Disney's Hotstar, as part of rules announced this week.