Name: Kim Jong-un writes to Seoul, asks for more summits
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Description: In a letter sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Kim has called for more talks between the two in 2019. South Korean officials say Kim is keen to continue discussions on the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula. Kim and Moon met thrice in 2018 as Pyongyang actively initiated diplomatic talks.

In a letter sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Kim has called for more talks between the two in 2019. South Korean officials say Kim is keen to continue discussions on the peace and prosperity of the Korean Peninsula. Kim and Moon met thrice in 2018 as Pyongyang actively initiated diplomatic talks.

With Election Day only a week away, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris urged supporters in Nevada's Reno&nbsp;to vote early and "fight for the promise of America."
Harris spoke on the back of a pick up truck and told supporters that a Biden administration would reinstate DACA, the policy of protecting "Dreamers" from deportation as well as increasing the minimum wage and supporting labor unions.
The US elections are scheduled on November 3, with US President Donald Trump and Democratic Leader Joe Biden&nbsp;running against each other.&nbsp;

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday told his supporters that the upcoming Presidential election was a choice between the economy recovery that his administration has showcased or the downturn if his Democratic&nbsp;challenger Joe Biden&nbsp;wins.
Trump spent the day focused on the Democrats&rsquo; &ldquo;blue wall&rdquo; states that he flipped in 2016 - Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.
The president said that&nbsp;the US government was on track to deliver 100 million doses of a vaccine to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Disgraced self-styled guru Keith Raniere of the infamous NXIVM cult was sentenced to 120 years in jail on Tuesday for turning some of his followers into sex slaves branded with his initials. The sentencing culminated several years of revelations about Raniere's program which charged thousands of dollars for invitation-only self improvement courses at its headquarters near Albany, New York, along with branches in Mexico and Canada. Adherents included millionaires and Hollywood actors willing to endure humiliation and pledge obedience to the defendant as part of his teachings.

More than 70 million Americans have already cast their ballots in the US presidential election, news agency Reuters has reported. The staggering number is more than half the total turnout of the 2016 election with one week still to go until Election Day, according to a Tuesday tally from the US Elections Project. The tally shows a record-breaking pace that could lead to the highest voter turnout in percentage terms in more than a century. A turnout of about 150 million or 65% of those eligible to vote, has been predicted which is the highest since 1908.

UK Vaccine Taskforce chief has said that the first generation of Covid-19 vaccines "is likely to be imperfect" and that they "might not work for everyone", news agency Reuters has reported. Writing in The Lancet medical journal, Chair Kate Bingham, stated that the initial vaccines might not prevent infection but rather reduce symptoms, and, even then, might not work for everyone or for long. She further warned that the global manufacturing capacity for vaccines is vastly inadequate for the billions of doses that are needed.

Hundreds of protesters were back on the streets in West Philadelphia on Tuesday night in a march against police brutality. It was the second night of protests following the fatal shooting of a Black man by Philadelphia police. The man, identified by city officials as 27-year-old Walter Wallace, was shot on Monday in an episode filmed by a bystander and posted on social media. Police said 30 officers were injured in the unrest, most of them hit with bricks thrown by protesters.

Milwaukee, PTI: The American spirit is stronger than the deadly coronavirus and President Donald Trump is a fighter, asserted First Lady Melania on Tuesday while seeking votes for her husband.
&ldquo;Donald is a fighter. He loves this country and he fights for you every single day," said Melania.
"For the first time in history, the citizens of this country get to hear directly and instantly from their President every single day through social media. I don&rsquo;t always agree to the way he says things, but it is important to him that he speaks directly to the people he serves,&rdquo; she added.
Making a maiden campaign appearance in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, she struck an empathetic chord with the audience saying she has experienced the first-hand effects of Covid-19 like many of them, not only as a patient but as a "worried mother and wife".
&ldquo;I know there are many people who have lost their loved ones or know people who have been forever impacted by this silent enemy - my family&rsquo;s thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this difficult time,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;We all know the American spirit is stronger than this virus. We have proven that we can and will overcome this unexpected challenge. Thank you to all who have stepped up and helped in this uncertain time. To the frontline workers -- teachers, healthcare professionals, and many more -- my husband and I are grateful to you. You continue to make a difference every single day,&rdquo; she said.
The First Lady accused the democrats of having chosen to put their own agenda ahead of the American people&rsquo;s well-being.
&ldquo;Instead, they attempt to create a divide &ndash; a divide on something that should be non-partisan and non-controversial. A divide that causes confusion and fear instead of hope and security. That is not leadership,&rdquo; she said.
&ldquo;Let us also not forget what the democrats chose to focus on when Covid-19 first came into our country. While the President was taking decisive actions to keep the American people safe, the democrats were wasting American tax-payer dollars in a sham impeachment. They cared more about removing our elected president.,&rdquo; Melania said.
&ldquo;Meanwhile, I watched Donald continue to work hard to keep people informed and calm, to protect our economy, and make hard and unpopular decisions to do all he could to keep us all safe. This sham was led by the opposition and their display of hatred is on to this day. Children watching and learning about politics in our country deserved a better display of political responsibility and respect for our sacred institutions,&rdquo; she added.

Pharma giant Pfizer expressed measured optimism on Tuesday over the prospect of providing a coronavirus vaccine in 2020, news agency AFP has reported. Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla said the drug giant could supply some 40 million doses in the United States in 2020 if clinical testing proceeds as expected and regulators approve a vaccine. Pfizer boss said the company expects to file for emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine in the third week of November, roughly in line with earlier timetables.

In a joint statement issued after the the 2+2 India-US Ministerial Dialogue, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Tuesday mentioned the killing of Indian Army soldiers in eastern Ladakh&rsquo;s Galwan Valley following a clash with the Chinese People&rsquo;s Liberation Army (PLA) in June this year. He offered his support to India in the wake of threats to its sovereignty and liberty.

Police shot and killed a 27-year-old Black man, Walter Wallace Jr., in Philadelphia on Monday which led to violent protests, looting and vandalism in West Philadelphia. Wallace was allegedly armed with a knife, and walked toward the police near 61st and Locust Streets and refused to drop the weapon when asked, which led to police shooting him dead. Wallace was hit in the shoulder and chest. The protest has&nbsp; injured 30 officers, most of them from being struck by projectiles such as bricks and rocks and has led to dozens of arrests. The shooting and subsequent unrest due to the violent protests are now being investigated by the police, as well as the district attorney&rsquo;s office.

Amy Coney Barrett took the first of two oaths she needs to officially join the Supreme Court on Monday at an outdoor White House ceremony.
 Barrett's nomination was confirmed by The Senate on a largely party line 52-48 votes shortly before Justice Clarence Thomas administered the Constitutional Oath.
In the history&nbsp;of America, Barrett is the first Supreme Court justice to be confirmed so close to a presidential election.
 A conservative, Barrett is the successor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsbery, whose untimely death created a vacancy in the Supreme Court.
 Chief Justice John Roberts is set to administer a second oath, known as the "judicial oath", to the former federal appeals court judge at a private ceremony at the court on Tuesday.

Amid massive protests over a ruling by a top court of Poland that declared abortions due to fetal congenital defects unconstitutional, the country's Prime Minister has condemned the same highlighting the covid&nbsp;pandemic situation.
Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki&nbsp;said that one has to be alive first to demand freedom of choice targetting&nbsp;th women activist who blocked traffic for hours while protesting against the ruling.
The prime minister urged everyone to observe restrictions that ban gatherings of more than five people in an effort to fight a sudden spike in coronavirus cases.
He further defended the ruling saying that&nbsp;the Constitutional Tribunal&rsquo;s ruling tightened what was already one of Europe&rsquo;s most restrictive abortion laws.

Amid Mike Pomeo&rsquo;s visit to India for the crucial 2+2 dialogue and signing of BECA, China on Tuesday accused the US of sowing discord between Beijing and regional countries and undermining the regional peace and stability. India and US signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement or BECA to further ramp up overall India-US defence and security ties in the backdrop of India's tense border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh. Pompeo offered his support to India and mentioned the killing of Indian Army soldiers in eastern Ladakh&rsquo;s Galwan Valley after a clash with the Chinese People&rsquo;s Liberation Army. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin attacked Pompeo&nbsp;for his anti-China remarks and said his accusations against China are nothing new.&nbsp;

On Monday, the World Health Organization said nationwide lockdowns can be avoided if citizens are willing to sacrifice, cooperate&nbsp;and "if everyone plays their part." The latest surge of coronavirus cases has led to new lockdown in several countries. At a press briefing, WHO's technical lead on COVID-19, Maria Van Kerkhove, said she hoped countries would use other tools to stop transmission, including strengthening their surveillance, testing and contact tracing systems. Van Kerkhove said everyone should take personal responsibility for everyday decisions Dr. Michael Ryan, WHO's emergencies chief said that the normally open European Union borders might need to be shut down.

Latest lockdown imposed in Italy beginning Monday in the wake of more than a half million confirmed coronavirus cases since the pandemic's outbreak in the country led to angry protests in Turin, Milan and other Italian cities and towns. The latest pandemic restrictions force restaurants and cafes to close at 6:00 PM and shut cinemas, gyms and other leisure venues. Demonstrators smashed&nbsp;store windows on an elegant shopping street, hurled smoke bombs and bottles at police. Police responded with a shower of tear gas as they tried to disperse the crowds.

India and US issued a joint statement on Tuesday following US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and defence secretary Mark Esper&rsquo;s meeting with India&rsquo;s defence minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. EAM S Jaishankar informed their discussions covered developments in the neighbouring countries and that cross border terrorism is completely unacceptable for India. Mark Esper said India-US stand shoulder to shoulder for a free Indo-Pacific region, particularly in view of China's growing aggression as he hailed the Malabar exercise involving Quad countries. He also noted how India-US partnership is more important than ever in view of growing security challenges. While Rajnath Singh informed India&rsquo;s military to military cooperation with US was moving forward well and that they have identified projects for joint development of defence equipment.

The Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement or BECA was signed on Tuesday as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held the third edition of the 2+2 talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary Mark Esper, in New Delhi. The signing of BECA with the US is a "significant" move, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said as he briefed the press after the high-level talks held at Hyderabad House in the national capital. The agreement gives India access to classified geo-spatial data as well as critical information. The signing of the long-negotiated defence pact comes in the backdrop of India's tense border standoff with China in eastern Ladakh.

Despite the limitations imposed on large&nbsp;gatherings due to Covid-19 in the&nbsp;US, President Donald Trump is expected to throw his election night party at his hotel in Washington, reported local media. This might lead to a&nbsp;potential clash with the City's Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser&nbsp;as she hinted that the officials could take action against the hotel. As per the norms, a gathering of more than 50 people is not allowed in Washington.&nbsp;

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and defence secretary Mark Esper held a meeting with India&rsquo;s defence minister Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi. During the third 2+2 dialogue, Pompeo called China a threat to security and freedom. Amid the heightened importance of the Indo-Pacific region, Pompeo also added a lot of discussions need to happen during the India-US talks &nbsp;to confront Chinese Communist party's threats to security &amp; freedom, to promote peace and stability in the area.

US President Donald Trump in his recent campaign rally at Pennsylvania&nbsp;warned citizens of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's&nbsp;plan to take the country on the path of Socialism. Trump who seeks 'a rebuke of socialism' from the voters, asked&nbsp;them to use Nov 3 elections to keep Joe Biden&nbsp;and Democrats' far-left ideology at bay. The 74-year-old on Monday held 3 campaign rallies in Pennsylvania and slammed&nbsp;&nbsp;Biden's&nbsp;approach towards China.&nbsp;

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