Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Lawsuits expected over mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania, other crucial Rust Belt swing states

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Republicans are keeping their legal options open to challenge absentee ballots in Pennsylvania, if the battleground state could swing President Donald Trump's re-election. A top Democratic lawyer says the suits are meant to sow doubt about the results and lack merit.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pennsylvania-legal-challenge-absentee-ballots-1.5788966?cmp=rss

Hurricane Eta begins to lash Nicaragua, Honduras

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The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began moving ashore in Nicaragua on Tuesday with potentially devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hurricane-eta-central-america-1.5787947?cmp=rss

U.S. Senate races to be closely watched, Democrats tipped to retain control of House

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Control of the Senate is a razor-thin proposition in Tuesday's election, as Republicans fight to retain their majority. With Republicans now controlling the chamber, 53-47, four seats will determine party control.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-congress-elections-1.5787663?cmp=rss

Ivory Coast president wins 3rd term after disputed election, as fears of violence persist

Ivory Coast Elections

Ivory Coast's electoral commission said Tuesday that President Alassane Ouattara has overwhelmingly won a third term in office after his two main opponents boycotted the election and called his candidacy illegal.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ivory-coast-election-ouattara-1.5787808?cmp=rss

Turkish rescuers pull girl from rubble 4 days after quake

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A young girl was rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building in the western Turkish city of Izmir on Tuesday, more than 90 hours after a deadly earthquake in the Aegean Sea killed at least 104 people.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/turkey-quake-survivor-1.5787445?cmp=rss