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COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces a lift on restrictions of the 25-kilometre (16 mi) travel limit in Melbourne and the "

COVID-19 pandemic in Australia Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces a lift on restrictions of the 25-kilometre (16 mi) travel limit in Melbourne and the "ring of steel" separating the city from Regional Victoria from 11:59 p.m AEDT tonight. He also announces that gyms, theatres and cinemas will reopen tomorrow, and more people will be allowed in hospitality and religious venues. It is also the first time that all of Victoria has been on the same restriction level since late June. (ABC Australia)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row.

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row. (CBC) COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago. (CFCF-DT)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases. (Hindustan Times)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports 35 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, pushing the nationwide death toll to 734.

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports 35 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record, pushing the nationwide death toll to 734. (Ekathimerini)

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COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 4

COVID-19 pandemic in India COVID-19 pandemic in Delhi Delhi reports the highest single-day spike of 7,745 new cases of COVID-19, taking the capital’s total to 438,529 cases. (Hindustan Times)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death tol

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death toll to 38,291. (Middle East Monitor)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The Education Ministry orders all schools across the country to close as part of the implementation of a conditional movement cont

COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia The Education Ministry orders all schools across the country to close as part of the implementation of a conditional movement control order in most states from tomorrow until the end of the academic year. (CNA) Malaysia surpasses 40,000 cumulative cases of COVID-19. (The Star)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,328 new infections, marking a new single-day record for a second day in a row. (CBC)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous recor

COVID-19 pandemic in Quebec Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago. (CFCF-DT)

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune) COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19. (KUTV)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-1

COVID-19 pandemic in Utah Utah governor Gary Herbert declares a state of emergency and ordered a statewide mask mandate in an attempt to stem a surge of COVID-19. (KUTV)

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Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death toll to 38,291.

Iran reports 459 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, its single-day record since the pandemic began, raising the nationwide death toll to 38,291. (Middle East Monitor)

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Japanese prince Fumihito is officially made heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

Japanese prince Fumihito is officially made heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne. The crowning ceremony had been delayed by seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (BBC News)

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Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

Minnesota reports 5,908 new cases, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago.

Quebec reports 1,397 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began and surpasssing previous record one month ago. (CFCF-DT)

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A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia.

A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia. The suspect has been detained and an investigation launched, though officials have said they are looking into the suspect's mental health state. (CNN)

Source: Wikipedia Current Events | Nov 9, 2020

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COVID-19 pandemic in Albania Albania announces that it will impose a second nationwide lockdown on November 11 in an attempt to curb the worsening spread of COV

COVID-19 pandemic in Albania Albania announces that it will impose a second nationwide lockdown on November 11 in an attempt to curb the worsening spread of COVID-19. (Albanian Daily News)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemi

COVID-19 pandemic in Asia COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases. (The Jerusalem Post) COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Nippon.com) COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,647. (CNN Philippines)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in Belgium Belgium surpasses 500,000 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. (The Brussels Times)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports a record 41 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its death toll to 825.

COVID-19 pandemic in Greece Greece reports a record 41 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, raising its death toll to 825. (Ekathimerini)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in Iran Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases. (The Jerusalem Post)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours.

COVID-19 pandemic in Japan Hokkaido reports a record 200 new cases in the past 24 hours. (Nippon.com)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Maine Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (WGME-TV)

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COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces new restrictions in the state amid rising cases.

COVID-19 pandemic in New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announces new restrictions in the state amid rising cases. Restaurants and bars will be ordered to close indoor services by 10:00 p.m. local time, casinos will be closed, and high school and indoor youth sports will be suspended. The restrictions will take effect on Thursday. (Politico)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 21,798 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since they began, thus bringing the cumulative na

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Russia reports 21,798 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new single-day record since they began, thus bringing the cumulative nationwide total to 1.79 million cases. (The Moscow Times)

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COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwi

COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines The Philippines reports 108 new deaths in the past 24 hours, its highest total since October 23, thus bringing the nationwide death toll to 7,647. (CNN Philippines)

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Crime in Russia A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia.

Crime in Russia A soldier kills an officer with an axe and then proceeds to shoot two more officers dead at a base near Voronezh, in southern Russia. The suspect has been detained and an investigation launched, though officials have said they are looking into the suspect's mental health state. (CNN)

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Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases.

Iran reports a record 10,463 new cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide total since the pandemic began to 692,949 cases. (The Jerusalem Post)

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Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

Maine reports 204 new infections, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (WGME-TV)

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Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more than 100 deaths since the pan

Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more than 100 deaths since the pandemic began. (Novinite)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a nighttime curfew between 11:00 p.m.

COVID-19 pandemic in Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina announces a nighttime curfew between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. local time beginning tomorrow as part of a measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It also will limit indoor and outdoor gatherings to 30 people. (Anadolu Agency)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more

COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria Bulgaria reports 107 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record and the first time the country has reported more than 100 deaths since the pandemic began. (Novinite)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record si

COVID-19 pandemic in Canada COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CFTO-DT)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the

COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000. (Chicago Tribune)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extends the state of emergency and announces new restrictions on public gatherings amid a rise of cases in

COVID-19 pandemic in Iowa Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds extends the state of emergency and announces new restrictions on public gatherings amid a rise of cases in the state. (KWQC-TV)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reports 580 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total since April 14, as more regions across the country fac

COVID-19 pandemic in Italy Italy reports 580 new fatalities in the past 24 hours, the highest daily total since April 14, as more regions across the country face new restrictions. (ANSA)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 6,473 new cases, a new single-day record.

COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan Michigan reports 6,473 new cases, a new single-day record. (WDIV-TV)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state.

COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces new restrictions amid a rise of cases in the state. Indoor and outdoor gatherings will have a 10-person limit, bars and restaurants will close indoor dining service at 10 p.m. CST, and indoor capacity will be reduced to 50% of people. (WCCO-TV) (CBS News)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CFTO-DT)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces that the city will limit operating hours at clubs, bars and restaurants for two months betwee

COVID-19 pandemic in Russia Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announces that the city will limit operating hours at clubs, bars and restaurants for two months between November 13 until January 15, 2021. Under the new rules, these establishments will not be allowed to serve customers from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time. However, the restrictions do not apply to take-away services. (The Moscow Times)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, COVID-19 vaccine The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 20

COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, COVID-19 vaccine The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 2021. (Forbes)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Texas Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (KTVT-TV)

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COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat dies at the age of 65 due to complications from COVID-19.

COVID-19 pandemic in the State of Palestine Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat dies at the age of 65 due to complications from COVID-19. (CNN)

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COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 532 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since May 12, bringing

COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom The United Kingdom reports 532 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day total since May 12, bringing its death toll to 49,770. Meanwhile, weekly deaths surpass 1,000 for the first time since June. (Sky News)

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COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began. In addition, the positivity rate reaches a record high of 35.37%. (WBAY-TV)

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Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic.

Illinois reports 12,623 new confirmed and probable cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition, the number of cumulative cases surpasses 500,000. (Chicago Tribune)

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Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

Ontario reports 1,388 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (CFTO-DT)

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Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began.

Texas reports 10,865 new cases in the last 24 hours, a new single-day record since the pandemic began. (KTVT-TV)

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The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 2021.

The Health Ministry announces that Spain will receive 20 million vaccine doses from Pfizer and BioNTech by early 2021. (Forbes)

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Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began.

Wisconsin reports 7,073 new cases and 66 deaths in the past 24 hours, new single-day records since the pandemic began. In addition, the positivity rate reaches a record high of 35.37%. (WBAY-TV)

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