tass--2020-11-03--Press review: America goes to the polls in 2020 election and Karabakh leadership attacked

Izvestia : American voters head to the polls to elect president , Congress On November 3 , Americans will not only vote for a new president for the next four years , but will also elect 35 Senators , as well as the entire House of Representatives .
According to experts interviewed by Izvestia , whoever wins the presidential elections - Donald Trump or Joe Biden - both risk getting at least a half-hostile Congress as their partners .
According to forecasts , Republicans are likely to slightly outperform their rivals in the battle for the Senate , while Democrats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Meanwhile , the gap between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before the elections has narrowed , which means the outcome of the fight for the White House is still unclear .
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , more than 94 mln voted early , almost 60 mln people voted by mail .
By comparison , in 2016 , the total number of voters in the elections turned out to be slightly more than 133 mln .
Experts believe that the vote count will drag on for several days , and the picture of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 3 and the early votes can be strikingly different .
`` On November 4 , there could be one winner , and a few days later another .
The postal union openly supports Biden , and the possibilities for manipulating the mail-in vote are huge .
Therefore , Americans will have a very high distrust of the voting results , '' Associate Professor of the Department of Political Theory at MGIMO Kirill Koktysh told Izvestia .
At the same time , the longer it takes to determine the winner , the higher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence , Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation for United States Studies at Moscow State University Yuri Rogulev told the newspaper .
Businesses in major American cities have already started to erect barricades in malls and board up shops , law enforcement officials are working out scenarios for responding to riots .
`` Judging by the intensity of emotions and the serious division of the country based on ideological reasons , a confrontation is becoming irreconcilable .
And this can lead to collisions , '' Rogulev noted .
One of the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community is that on the morning of November 4 , Trump will lead the elections , and a few days later Biden will be ahead of him thanks to early voting by mail .
In other words , the presidential race will not be over on November 3 .
On Monday morning , human rights activists reported that at least 300 people had been detained during Sunday ’ s protest in Minsk .
A criminal case was initiated based on public order violations with more than 230 individuals ending up as defendants .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a new crackdown aimed at stopping the demonstrations .
Local observers and experts attributed the hardened attitude towards the protesters to Lukashenko 's desire to crush the already protracted protests as soon as possible .
November 9 will mark three months from the moment the unrest erupted , the newspaper writes .
Moreover , at the end of August , Lukashenko assured that order had already been restored on Belarusian streets , however , the protesters continue to amass in the thousands and show no intention of letting up .
`` Before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of power was established between the authorities and the protesters , because Lukashenko can not suppress the demonstrations , and his opponents also can not yet achieve their goals , '' political observer Alexander Klaskovsky told Nezavisimaya Gazeta .
The expert does not believe that Lukashenko will achieve his goals by tougher measures .
He calls other factors more significant .
`` I think the decisive factors may be : first , the persistence of the supporters of change , second , the deteriorating economic situation and , third , the Moscow factor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the political commentator , Moscow still intends to push him towards constitutional reform .
`` At the same time , Lukashenko does not want any transit of power , therefore , tensions on the eastern front are also possible .
All these factors , of course , will undermine the system , '' he said .
The fragile truce reached with Moscow 's participation for the exchange of prisoners and the bodies of those killed during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has been broken again .
Recently , this is the third ceasefire concluded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developing an offensive against the unrecognized republic ’ s second-largest city of Shusha , the Azerbaijani military began the systematic destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh ’ s leaders , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
The motorcade of Defense Minister Jalal Harutyunyan came under fire first , and now the attack on the President of the Republic , Arayik Harutyunyan was reported .
According to Baku , the vehicles and personnel were destroyed last Saturday in a combined strike by aviation and artillery crews .
However , the presidential press service denied both of these reports , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the president was alive and fulfilling his duties .
Military expert Aleksey Ramm told Nezavisimaya Gazeta that most likely the final plan for penetrating the defense in Nagorno-Karabakh was prepared by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces following the 2016 conflict .
`` Baku perfectly understood the main weakness of the Nagorno-Karabakh armed forces - a small number of mobile combined arms and artillery units and subunits .
Therefore , at the first stage of the operation , it was planned to strike along the entire front line .
Their goal was to force @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concentration in the main sections of the breakthrough in the south , '' Ramm said .
This very plan can now be seen , the newspaper writes .
The Azerbaijani army continues its offensive along the southern border of Nagorno-Karabakh and Iran in the direction of Shusha with access to the Lachin corridor .
If this happens , Karabakh will be cut off from Armenia .
As a result , the supply of Nagorno-Karabakh units will be disrupted with all the ensuing dark consequences for them , Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes .
Incumbent President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ painful blow in the first round of the country ’ s presidential elections , where he finished second , losing the lead to his pro-EU rival Maia Sandu .
Dodon can still recoup , but now it will be much more difficult .
If the opposition challenger wins , the thaw in relations between Moldova and Russia may turn cold , since Moscow is not among Sandu 's priorities , Kommersant writes .
Head of the Chisinau Institute of Public Politics Arcadie Barbarosie told the newspaoer that both candidates have reserves among those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ round .
The expert believes that the majority of those who `` skipped '' the first round , will vote for Sandu in the run-off .
Analyst at WatchDog Moldova Research Center Valeriu Pasha also believes that Dodon did not use all of his reserves .
The current president , the analyst told the newspaper , can mobilize voters from breakaway Transnistria .
Residents of the unrecognized republic with Moldovan citizenship , and there are several hundred thousand of them , did not vote very actively in the first round of the elections @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia .
Pasha does not rule out that Dodon may appeal to the Russian side with a request to stimulate the voting of Moldovan citizens with the help of the police and migration structures .
In turn , Sandu is also counting on the diaspora - Moldovan citizens living in Europe demonstrated unprecedented activity in the first round .
In the meantime , if the second round ends with a victory for Maia Sandu , this will certainly affect the relations between Chisinau and Moscow , which , under the pro-Russian Igor Dodon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Russia is included as the main strategic partner of Moldova in Dodon ’ s election program .
Sandu 's party platform says that relations with Russia will be ensured on the basis of common interests in trade , investment , freedom of movement and cultural ties , while a strategic partnership is mentioned in the context of interaction with the United States .
The ruble exchange rate will depend on how the pandemic goes , energy prices , the consequences of the US elections and the sanctions rhetoric , experts interviewed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , given that the rates of the Russian currency have overcome the technical and psychological boundaries of devaluation , there is a high probability of a further weakening of the ruble .
For the coming months , the range of 80-85 rubles per dollar and 92-95 rubles per euro is quite realistic , analysts admit .
Early on the Moscow Exchange on November 2 , the dollar rose to 80.7 rubles and for the first time in several months and approached the low numbers of spring .
The euro reached 93.9 rubles and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reasons for the weakening of the Russian currency , according to experts interviewed by Izvestia , lie in a number of factors .
The main ones were the decline in oil prices due to the second wave of the coronavirus and a series of lockdowns in Europe , Senior managing director at NKR rating agency Alexander Proklov said .
The depreciation of the ruble has been going on for several days against the background of a general decline in the currencies of developing countries , Head of the information and analytical content department @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told the newspaper .
He added that this is largely a general trend in light of the surge in the dollar index ahead of the US presidential election .
The negative background for the oil market , which runs the risk of temporarily moving from a deficit to overproduction , is being created by the lockdowns in Europe , an increase in production in Libya and US drilling activity , Karpunin added .
With some stabilization of world markets , a strengthening of the national currency and a rollback to 73-74 rubles per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Expert RA Anton Tabakh said .
TASS is not responsible for the material quoted in these press reviews

Izvestia: American voters head to the polls to elect president, Congress On November 3, Americans will not only vote for a new president for the next four years, but will also elect 35 Senators, as well as the entire House of Representatives. According to experts interviewed by Izvestia, whoever wins the presidential elections - Donald Trump or Joe Biden - both risk getting at least a half-hostile Congress as their partners. According to forecasts, Republicans are likely to slightly outperform their rivals in the battle for the Senate, while Democrats should retain the Congress for themselves.
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Meanwhile, the gap between Joe Biden and Donald Trump before the elections has narrowed, which means the outcome of the fight for the White House is still unclear. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 94 mln voted early, almost 60 mln people voted by mail. By comparison, in 2016, the total number of voters in the elections turned out to be slightly more than 133 mln. Experts believe that the vote count will drag on for several days, and the picture of the results of the in-person voting on November 3 and the early votes can be strikingly different. "On November 4, there could be one winner, and a few days later another. The postal union openly supports Biden, and the possibilities for manipulating the mail-in vote are huge. Therefore, Americans will have a very high distrust of the voting results," Associate Professor of the Department of Political Theory at MGIMO Kirill Koktysh told Izvestia. At the same time, the longer it takes to determine the winner, the higher the likelihood of spontaneous protests and street violence, Director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Foundation for United States Studies at Moscow State University Yuri Rogulev told the newspaper. Businesses in major American cities have already started to erect barricades in malls and board up shops, law enforcement officials are working out scenarios for responding to riots. "Judging by the intensity of emotions and the serious division of the country based on ideological reasons, a confrontation is becoming irreconcilable. And this can lead to collisions," Rogulev noted. One of the most discussed scenarios in the American political expert community is that on the morning of November 4, Trump will lead the elections, and a few days later Biden will be ahead of him thanks to early voting by mail. In other words, the presidential race will not be over on November 3. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Lukashenko launches counter-offensive against the public On Monday morning, human rights activists reported that at least 300 people had been detained during Sunday’s protest in Minsk. A criminal case was initiated based on public order violations with more than 230 individuals ending up as defendants. Experts told Nezavisimaya Gazeta they believe this is a new crackdown aimed at stopping the demonstrations. Local observers and experts attributed the hardened attitude towards the protesters to Lukashenko's desire to crush the already protracted protests as soon as possible. November 9 will mark three months from the moment the unrest erupted, the newspaper writes. Moreover, at the end of August, Lukashenko assured that order had already been restored on Belarusian streets, however, the protesters continue to amass in the thousands and show no intention of letting up.
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"Before the weekend, an unstable dynamic balance of power was established between the authorities and the protesters, because Lukashenko cannot suppress the demonstrations, and his opponents also cannot yet achieve their goals," political observer Alexander Klaskovsky told Nezavisimaya Gazeta. The expert does not believe that Lukashenko will achieve his goals by tougher measures. He calls other factors more significant. "I think the decisive factors may be: first, the persistence of the supporters of change, second, the deteriorating economic situation and, third, the Moscow factor," Klaskovsky said. According to the political commentator, Moscow still intends to push him towards constitutional reform. "At the same time, Lukashenko does not want any transit of power, therefore, tensions on the eastern front are also possible. All these factors, of course, will undermine the system," he said. Nezavisimaya Gazeta: Fighting targets Nagorno-Karabakh leadership The fragile truce reached with Moscow's participation for the exchange of prisoners and the bodies of those killed during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has been broken again. Recently, this is the third ceasefire concluded and immediately broken. Moreover, in developing an offensive against the unrecognized republic’s second-largest city of Shusha, the Azerbaijani military began the systematic destruction of Nagorno-Karabakh’s leaders, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes.
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The motorcade of Defense Minister Jalal Harutyunyan came under fire first, and now the attack on the President of the Republic, Arayik Harutyunyan was reported. According to Baku, the vehicles and personnel were destroyed last Saturday in a combined strike by aviation and artillery crews. However, the presidential press service denied both of these reports, saying that the minister was wounded, and the president was alive and fulfilling his duties. Military expert Aleksey Ramm told Nezavisimaya Gazeta that most likely the final plan for penetrating the defense in Nagorno-Karabakh was prepared by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces following the 2016 conflict. "Baku perfectly understood the main weakness of the Nagorno-Karabakh armed forces - a small number of mobile combined arms and artillery units and subunits. Therefore, at the first stage of the operation, it was planned to strike along the entire front line. Their goal was to force the transfer of reserves and prevent their concentration in the main sections of the breakthrough in the south," Ramm said. This very plan can now be seen, the newspaper writes. The Azerbaijani army continues its offensive along the southern border of Nagorno-Karabakh and Iran in the direction of Shusha with access to the Lachin corridor. If this happens, Karabakh will be cut off from Armenia. As a result, the supply of Nagorno-Karabakh units will be disrupted with all the ensuing dark consequences for them, Nezavisimaya Gazeta writes. Kommersant: Moldova might shift West Incumbent President Igor Dodon of Moldova, suffered a painful blow in the first round of the country’s presidential elections, where he finished second, losing the lead to his pro-EU rival Maia Sandu. Dodon can still recoup, but now it will be much more difficult. If the opposition challenger wins, the thaw in relations between Moldova and Russia may turn cold, since Moscow is not among Sandu's priorities, Kommersant writes. Head of the Chisinau Institute of Public Politics Arcadie Barbarosie told the newspaoer that both candidates have reserves among those who did not vote during the first round. The expert believes that the majority of those who "skipped" the first round, will vote for Sandu in the run-off.
Analyst at WatchDog Moldova Research Center Valeriu Pasha also believes that Dodon did not use all of his reserves. The current president, the analyst told the newspaper, can mobilize voters from breakaway Transnistria. Residents of the unrecognized republic with Moldovan citizenship, and there are several hundred thousand of them, did not vote very actively in the first round of the elections. Just like Moldovan citizens living in Russia. Pasha does not rule out that Dodon may appeal to the Russian side with a request to stimulate the voting of Moldovan citizens with the help of the police and migration structures. In turn, Sandu is also counting on the diaspora - Moldovan citizens living in Europe demonstrated unprecedented activity in the first round. In the meantime, if the second round ends with a victory for Maia Sandu, this will certainly affect the relations between Chisinau and Moscow, which, under the pro-Russian Igor Dodon, were very balanced, Kommersant writes. Russia is included as the main strategic partner of Moldova in Dodon’s election program. Sandu's party platform says that relations with Russia will be ensured on the basis of common interests in trade, investment, freedom of movement and cultural ties, while a strategic partnership is mentioned in the context of interaction with the United States. Izvestia: Russian ruble continues to hit new lows The ruble exchange rate will depend on how the pandemic goes, energy prices, the consequences of the US elections and the sanctions rhetoric, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. At the same time, given that the rates of the Russian currency have overcome the technical and psychological boundaries of devaluation, there is a high probability of a further weakening of the ruble. For the coming months, the range of 80-85 rubles per dollar and 92-95 rubles per euro is quite realistic, analysts admit.
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tass--2020-11-03--Moscow residents bring flowers to Austrian Embassy after Vienna shooting

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Residents of the Russian capital have been bringing flowers since the early morning @ @ @ @ @ in Moscow in order to commemorate the victims of shooting in Vienna the night before @ @ @ @ @ on Tuesday .
Scarlet roses have been placed near the embassy ’ s building on @ @ @ @ @ Austria and the European Union are at half-staff .
In Vienna on Monday night , @ @ @ @ @ , including a site near a synagogue .
Three people were killed , 15 were @ @ @ @ @ officer .
One of the shooters was shot and killed by police .
As the @ @ @ @ @ was initiated by several well-armed men .
Austria ’ s Federal Minister of the Interior @ @ @ @ @ Kurz called the attack a terrorist act .
Residents were recommended to avoid public places @ @ @ @ @ on search and apprehension of perpetrators is underway in the city .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Residents of the Russian capital have been bringing flowers since the early morning hours to the Austrian Embassy in Moscow in order to commemorate the victims of shooting in Vienna the night before, a TASS correspondent reported on Tuesday.
Scarlet roses have been placed near the embassy’s building on Starokonyushenny Lane. Flags of Austria and the European Union are at half-staff.
In Vienna on Monday night, a string of shootings broke out at six locations, among them the site where the central synagogue is situated. Four people were killed and 15 were wounded, including one police officer. One of the attackers was shot by the police. According to law enforcement officials, the shooting was carried out by several heavily-armed gunmen.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer labelled the attack an act of terrorism. Residents were recommended to stay indoors and avoid public places.


tass--2020-11-03--Global coronavirus situation to be difficult in coming months, WHO envoy warns

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The world is going through a critical stage of the coronavirus pandemic , and the situation will be complicated in the next few months , the World Health Organization 's representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic told TASS .
`` Globally , we are at a critical stage of the pandemic , especially in the northern hemisphere .
The next few months will be very difficult , and some countries are in a difficult situation , '' she stressed .
`` The COVID-19 incidence continues to grow , while the number of new deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vujnovic noted , that , as of October 23 , more than 41 million COVID-19 cases and 1.1 million deaths had been registered worldwide .
`` The current situation can be viewed as the continuation of the first wave .
In April-June , we observed a decrease in new cases , but not because of a natural cause , but because of a strict lockdown .
However , the virus has not gone anywhere , it remains in the population , hence , once a strict lockdown ends , the virus returns , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the World Health Organization is calling on all countries `` to take appropriate steps to prevent more deaths , protect the capacity of healthcare systems to provide medical care to both COVID-19 patients and people with other diseases and reduce school closures where it is possible . ''
`` Effective vaccines , diagnostic and treatment facilities will be vital for ending the pandemic and accelerating global recovery .
However , these life-saving tools will only be truly effective if they are available to those who are most vulnerable on an equal basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she noted .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. The world is going through a critical stage of the coronavirus pandemic, and the situation will be complicated in the next few months, the World Health Organization's representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic told TASS.
"Globally, we are at a critical stage of the pandemic, especially in the northern hemisphere. The next few months will be very difficult, and some countries are in a difficult situation," she stressed. "The COVID-19 incidence continues to grow, while the number of new deaths has remained relatively stable recently."
Vujnovic noted, that, as of October 23, more than 41 million COVID-19 cases and 1.1 million deaths had been registered worldwide. "The current situation can be viewed as the continuation of the first wave. In April-June, we observed a decrease in new cases, but not because of a natural cause, but because of a strict lockdown. However, the virus has not gone anywhere, it remains in the population, hence, once a strict lockdown ends, the virus returns," she said.
According to Vujnovic, the World Health Organization is calling on all countries "to take appropriate steps to prevent more deaths, protect the capacity of healthcare systems to provide medical care to both COVID-19 patients and people with other diseases and reduce school closures where it is possible." "Effective vaccines, diagnostic and treatment facilities will be vital for ending the pandemic and accelerating global recovery. However, these life-saving tools will only be truly effective if they are available to those who are most vulnerable on an equal basis and in all countries simultaneously," she noted.


tass--2020-11-03--Loss of sense of smell, taste observed in 75-80% of COVID-19 patients, experts say

MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
About 75-80 % of people who contracted the coronavirus infection lose sense of smell and taste .
Usually it lasts for 3-4 weeks yet this symptom is not the main sign of the infection and can also be an indicator of other diseases , experts told TASS .
`` Any virus , especially the flu virus , can cause this .
This is a very common symptom with the coronavirus infection - 75-80 % of people have distortions of olfaction and taste .
It happens with flu and acute respiratory infection but much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief ENT expert of the Central Federal District , Head of the Ear , Nose , and Throat Department and Clinic of the Sechenov Univeristy Valery Svistushkin said .
`` The sense of smell is by far not the main sign [ of the coronavirus ] , there are quite a lot of them .
Having suspected it ( the infection - TASS ) , one has to see a doctor for a check-up , '' Head of the Scientific Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology of Russia ’ s Federal Medical Biological Agency ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia ’ s Healthcare Ministry Nikolai Dayhes said .
One can not accelerate the process of return of the sense of smell in case of the coronavirus infection , it is necessary to see a doctor but only after recovery , Svistushkin said .
If an individual has no fever , nor direct signs of the coronavirus infection yet lost the sense of smell and taste , it is necessary to pay attention .
`` This is often a sign of the coronavirus so the patient should act as if having the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and blood tested and remain self-isolated , '' the chief otorhinolaryngologist explained .

MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. About 75-80% of people who contracted the coronavirus infection lose sense of smell and taste. Usually it lasts for 3-4 weeks yet this symptom is not the main sign of the infection and can also be an indicator of other diseases, experts told TASS.
"Any virus, especially the flu virus, can cause this. This is a very common symptom with the coronavirus infection - 75-80% of people have distortions of olfaction and taste. It happens with flu and acute respiratory infection but much less, several times less," Chief ENT expert of the Central Federal District, Head of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department and Clinic of the Sechenov Univeristy Valery Svistushkin said.
"The sense of smell is by far not the main sign [of the coronavirus], there are quite a lot of them. Having suspected it (the infection - TASS), one has to see a doctor for a check-up," Head of the Scientific Clinical Center of Otorhinolaryngology of Russia’s Federal Medical Biological Agency (FMBA), chief non-resident otorhinolaryngologist of Russia’s Healthcare Ministry Nikolai Dayhes said.
One cannot accelerate the process of return of the sense of smell in case of the coronavirus infection, it is necessary to see a doctor but only after recovery, Svistushkin said.
If an individual has no fever, nor direct signs of the coronavirus infection yet lost the sense of smell and taste, it is necessary to pay attention. "This is often a sign of the coronavirus so the patient should act as if having the coronavirus infection. One has to get smears and blood tested and remain self-isolated," the chief otorhinolaryngologist explained.


tass--2020-11-03--Russia reports 18,648 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Mass vaccination with Vector center ’ s coronavirus vaccine to begin in 2021 MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
@ @ @ @ @ grew by 18,648 in the past 24 hours reaching 1,673,686 , the anti-coronavirus crisis center @ @ @ @ @ According to the crisis center , the growth rate has stood at 1.1 % for @ @ @ @ @ growth rates were recorded in Chechnya , Tatarstan and Dagestan ( 0.5 % each ) @ @ @ @ @ Chuvashia ( 0.6 % each ) , the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District and the Krasnodar Region @ @ @ @ @ .
In particular , another 5,150 cases were confirmed in Moscow , 944 in St. @ @ @ @ @ Moscow Region , 391 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region and 387 in the Arkhangelsk Region @

Mass vaccination with Vector center’s coronavirus vaccine to begin in 2021
MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Russia’s coronavirus cases grew by 18,648 in the past 24 hours reaching 1,673,686, the anti-coronavirus crisis center told reporters on Tuesday.
According to the crisis center, the growth rate has stood at 1.1% for two days.
The lowest growth rates were recorded in Chechnya, Tatarstan and Dagestan (0.5% each), the Moscow Region, Chuvashia (0.6% each), the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District and the Krasnodar Region (0.7% each).
In particular, another 5,150 cases were confirmed in Moscow, 944 in St. Petersburg, 567 in the Moscow Region, 391 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region and 387 in the Arkhangelsk Region.
At present, 393,494 people in Russia continue treatment.


tass--2020-11-03--Putin offers condolences to Austria in light of Vienna terror attack

Death toll after shooting in Vienna increases to three MOSCOW , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Russian President Vladimir Putin @ @ @ @ @ Austrian president and chancellor following a terror attack in Vienna , the Kremlin reported Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ Putin has sent a telegram to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Sebastian @ @ @ @ @ light of the tragic consequences of the terror attack in Vienna , '' the press @ @ @

Death toll after shooting in Vienna increases to three
MOSCOW, November 3. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended condolences to the Austrian president and chancellor following a terror attack in Vienna, the Kremlin reported Tuesday.
"Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a telegram to Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, offering condolences in light of the tragic consequences of the terror attack in Vienna," the press service noted.


tass--2020-11-03--TROUVER to Launch Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Solo 10 in Russia

MOSCOW , Nov. 3 .
/PRNewswire/ .
TROUVER , a youthful new brand in the Xiaomi ecological chain focused on performance , trendsetting design and quality , is pleased to announce that it 's lightweight and powerful cord-free vacuum cleaner Solo 10 is coming to Russia at this year 's double 11 shopping festival .
Customers in Russia can purchase the product by visiting TROUVER 's flagship online store on AliExpress , a global online retail service owned by the Alibaba Group .
With its powerful suction and long battery life housed in its elegant minimalist design , TROUVER Solo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeking a simple and affordable solution featuring excellent performance across most surface types in a household .
The battery-powered TROUVER Solo 10 delivers performance that rivals most of the traditional corded vacuum cleaners .
Its industry-leading household cleaning solution is made possible by an AERO 3.0 digital motor that is capable of generating 18000 Pa suction with a rotational speed of up to 80,000 RPM while maintaining a high level of energy efficiency .
Beyond its robust pick-up performance making this device stand out is its 6-core 2000mAh high-capacity battery that can guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and power through whole-house cleaning on a single charge .
TROUVER Solo 10 was the result of aerospace engineers and international designers working together to achieve a greater balance between efficiency , utility , as well as aesthetics suitable for families .
Solo 10 allows users to clean different surfaces with three power modes to optimize battery life .
In addition , the device can be effortlessly transformed into handheld and upright modes and comes equipped with an array of accessories that help users clean various surfaces , such as a fabric brush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enhance features and design aspects to make household cleaning more convenient .
The vacuum cleaner 's onboard LED color screen shows the remaining runtime , selected power mode and error report .
Weighing only 1.4kg , this device can be operated using a single hand .
Another key feature is the touchless dust disposal solution which allows users to release dust in the canister with one click , eliminating the hassle of removing and emptying the canister after cleaning the house .
`` Compact yet mighty , TROUVER Solo 10 is another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ innovative household cleaning solution that features an aesthetic design without compromising performance and usability , '' said , Weisheng Zhang , President of TROUVER `` The launch of this device in Russia will also mark a new milestone for us in delivering best-in-class cleaning experience to global customers , as we bring more innovative designs to global markets in the future , '' he added .
Chosen by British Buter 's Guild , an industry leader in high-class cleaning service , TROUVER meets strict matrix diverse cleaning needs as one of Xiaomi 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ designed for a new generation of customers .
Applied with aviation-level technology created by a 300-strong R & D team consisting of aerospace engineers , TROUVER 's products are empowered by incorporate patented technology across numerous fields including high-level motors , robotics , aerodynamics , noise reduction , and more .
The Solo 10 will retail for USD $ 212.49 ( RUB 16748.63 ) , but purchasers on Double 11 will enjoy an exclusive launch price of USD $ 139.99 ( RUB 11389.07 ) .
For more information on TROUVER Solo 10 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important leading enterprise of Xiaomi ecological chain -- Dreame Technology .
Pioneering in technology , industrial design , art , and fashion crossover as well as supply chain matrix , TROUVER is committed to creating next-level products that combine the powerful core technology for young people .

MOSCOW, Nov. 3. /PRNewswire/. TROUVER, a youthful new brand in the Xiaomi ecological chain focused on performance, trendsetting design and quality, is pleased to announce that it's lightweight and powerful cord-free vacuum cleaner Solo 10 is coming to Russia at this year's double 11 shopping festival. Customers in Russia can purchase the product by visiting TROUVER's flagship online store on AliExpress, a global online retail service owned by the Alibaba Group. With its powerful suction and long battery life housed in its elegant minimalist design, TROUVER Solo 10 is designed for those who are seeking a simple and affordable solution featuring excellent performance across most surface types in a household.
Powerful Cleaning Solution
The battery-powered TROUVER Solo 10 delivers performance that rivals most of the traditional corded vacuum cleaners. Its industry-leading household cleaning solution is made possible by an AERO 3.0 digital motor that is capable of generating 18000 Pa suction with a rotational speed of up to 80,000 RPM while maintaining a high level of energy efficiency. Beyond its robust pick-up performance making this device stand out is its 6-core 2000mAh high-capacity battery that can guarantee up to 48 minutes of fade-free suction and power through whole-house cleaning on a single charge.
TROUVER Solo 10 was the result of aerospace engineers and international designers working together to achieve a greater balance between efficiency, utility, as well as aesthetics suitable for families. Solo 10 allows users to clean different surfaces with three power modes to optimize battery life. In addition, the device can be effortlessly transformed into handheld and upright modes and comes equipped with an array of accessories that help users clean various surfaces, such as a fabric brush and a crevice tool.
TROUVER continues to enhance features and design aspects to make household cleaning more convenient. The vacuum cleaner's onboard LED color screen shows the remaining runtime, selected power mode and error report. Weighing only 1.4kg, this device can be operated using a single hand. Another key feature is the touchless dust disposal solution which allows users to release dust in the canister with one click, eliminating the hassle of removing and emptying the canister after cleaning the house.
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tass--2020-11-03--Vienna shooter was IS sympathizer, interior minister says

VIENNA , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
At least one terrorist who has opened fire on pedestrians in Vienna had @ @ @ @ @ ( IS , outlawed in Russia ) , Austria ’ s Federal Minister of the @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday .
`` Yesterday we survived an attack of at least one Islamist terrorist .
@ @ @ @ @ experienced in Austria for decades .
The identified criminal was armed with a belt with @ @ @ @ @ be fake and a rifle .
The criminal had sympathies for the IS terrorist group @ @ @ @ @ a press conference in Vienna .

VIENNA, November 3. /TASS/. At least one terrorist who has opened fire on pedestrians in Vienna had sympathies for the Islamic State (IS, outlawed in Russia), Austria’s Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer reported on Tuesday.
"Yesterday we survived an attack of at least one Islamist terrorist. A situation we have not experienced in Austria for decades. The identified criminal was armed with a belt with explosives which turned out to be fake and a rifle. The criminal had sympathies for the IS terrorist group," he said at a press conference in Vienna.


tass--2020-11-03--Fuzhou's Urban Competitiveness Attracts Much Attention on World Cities Day 2020

FUZHOU , China , Nov. 3 .
/PRNewswire/ .
On October 31 , the 2020 China Observance of World Cities Day was held in Fuzhou , with the theme of 'Valuing Our Communities and Cities ' .
This observance is an important part of this year 's World Cities Day series of events .
Mr. Guterres , Secretary General of the United Nations ; Ms. Sharif , Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program ( UN-Habitat ) ; Mr. Arimah , Head of the Global Reporting and Trends Department of UN-Habitat , as well as internationally-acclaimed experts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ video connections , and well-known domestic experts and scholars delivered keynote speeches .
During the opening ceremony , the Fuzhou Initiative was released to the world as an important outcome .
Before the opening ceremony , two thematic forums were held in Fuzhou to share successful examples of urban quality improvement and community governance .
In addition , an exhibition of urban construction achievements was held , along with supporting activities such as a photography contest and an on-site survey .
The 2020 China Observance of World Cities Day was hosted by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the People 's Republic of China ( MOHURD ) , the Fujian Provincial People 's Government and UN-Habitat , with the Fuzhou Municipal People 's Government organizing the event .
The event city , Fuzhou , has long pursued the notion of people 's cities being built by the people , and people 's cities being for the people .
The city leaders and community members alike are committed to creating a beautiful province and a city of happiness , in order to continuously reinforce people 's sense of happiness and opportunity .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely recognized by all sectors throughout society .
At the end of 2013 , China promoted in the United Nations the establishment of World Cities Day , the first international day with cities as the theme .
The fundamental ideas are : to stimulate the interest of the international community in global urbanization ; to promote sustainable urban development ; to encourage cooperation between countries ; and to join forces to construct green , livable , convenient and harmonious cities , thereby realizing the common goal of Better City , Better Life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Caption : Mr. You Mengjun , Mayor of Fuzhou , read out the Fuzhou Initiative .

FUZHOU, China, Nov. 3. /PRNewswire/. On October 31, the 2020 China Observance of World Cities Day was held in Fuzhou, with the theme of 'Valuing Our Communities and Cities'.
This observance is an important part of this year's World Cities Day series of events. Mr. Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations; Ms. Sharif, Executive Director of the United Nations Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat); Mr. Arimah, Head of the Global Reporting and Trends Department of UN-Habitat, as well as internationally-acclaimed experts and scholars from Russia and Germany communicated via video connections, and well-known domestic experts and scholars delivered keynote speeches. During the opening ceremony, the Fuzhou Initiative was released to the world as an important outcome.
Before the opening ceremony, two thematic forums were held in Fuzhou to share successful examples of urban quality improvement and community governance. In addition, an exhibition of urban construction achievements was held, along with supporting activities such as a photography contest and an on-site survey.
The 2020 China Observance of World Cities Day was hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of China (MOHURD), the Fujian Provincial People's Government and UN-Habitat, with the Fuzhou Municipal People's Government organizing the event. The event city, Fuzhou, has long pursued the notion of people's cities being built by the people, and people's cities being for the people. The city leaders and community members alike are committed to creating a beautiful province and a city of happiness, in order to continuously reinforce people's sense of happiness and opportunity. The urban construction of Fuzhou has been widely recognized by all sectors throughout society.
At the end of 2013, China promoted in the United Nations the establishment of World Cities Day, the first international day with cities as the theme. The fundamental ideas are: to stimulate the interest of the international community in global urbanization; to promote sustainable urban development; to encourage cooperation between countries; and to join forces to construct green, livable, convenient and harmonious cities, thereby realizing the common goal of Better City, Better Life.
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tass--2020-11-03--Death toll after shooting in Vienna increases to three

VIENNA , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
Three civilians have been killed in the shooting in Vienna , the perpetrator @ @ @ @ @ of Austria ’ s Federal Ministry of the Interior reported on Tuesday .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ civilians .
The fourth killed is the criminal , '' he said .
In Vienna @ @ @ @ @ occurred in six locations , including a site near a synagogue .
Three people were @ @ @ @ @ , including one police officer .
One of the shooters was shot and killed by @ @ @ @ @ reported , the shooting was initiated by several well-armed men .
Austria ’ s Federal @ @ @ @ @ Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz viewed the attack as a terrorist act .
Residents were @ @ @ @ @ .
A large-scale special operation on search and apprehension of perpetrators is underway in the @ @

VIENNA, November 3. /TASS/. Three civilians have been killed in the shooting in Vienna, the perpetrator has been eliminated, representative of Austria’s Federal Ministry of the Interior reported on Tuesday.
"The three people killed are three civilians. The fourth killed is the criminal," he said.
In Vienna on Monday night, shooting occurred in six locations, including a site near a synagogue. Three people were killed, 15 were wounded, including one police officer. One of the shooters was shot and killed by police. As the police reported, the shooting was initiated by several well-armed men.
Austria’s Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer and Chancellor Sebastian Kurz viewed the attack as a terrorist act. Residents were recommended to avoid public places. A large-scale special operation on search and apprehension of perpetrators is underway in the city.


tass--2020-11-03--Dole Appoints Barbara Guerpillon As Head of Dole Ventures

SINGAPORE , Nov. 3 .
/PRNewswire/ .
In a first for Dole Asia Holdings Pte .
Ltd. , Barbara Guerpillon has been appointed Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses .
Based in Singapore , the global strategic role is designed to enable profitable business growth through start-up led innovations and the creation of entrepreneurial networks worldwide , all to support The Dole Promise with its ambitious goals in nutrition , sustainability and the creation of shared value .
Pier Luigi Sigismondi , President of Dole Packaged Foods , LLC , says Ms Guerpillon 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boost to Dole 's drive to transform its business in line with The Dole Promise .
`` We have given ourselves five years to deliver on our ambitious goals .
These include providing sustainable nutrition for a billion people , the elimination of processed sugar from our products , zero fruit loss from our farms , zero emissions and zero fossil-based packaging . ''
`` Each of those goals is heroic , but we believe each is possible , as long as we keep our eyes , ears and doors open to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can move us quickly forward .
Barbara has a real talent for moving great ideas and entrepreneurs through a disciplined innovation pipeline and we are very excited to have her on our team at the helm of Ventures .
Christian Wiegele , President Dole Asia Fresh , said , `` This is an important appointment across both our Fresh and Packaged businesses , reflecting our ambition to partner with innovators , and to open up opportunities for immense evolution as we find significant ways to continue to make our business a force for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am personally excited about is Agri-tech , which I believe can significantly contribute to The Dole Promise we made earlier this year . ''
`` Barbara , in her role , will also work very closely with Johann Albano , who we recently promoted as Innovation Lead for our Asia Fresh business . ''
Ms Guerpillon brings to Dole a strong track record with the Unilever Foundry , which connected corporate innovation , entrepreneurship and technology to accelerate innovation and effectively pilot new technologies and product innovations .
During her tenure she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 pilots including nine product innovations , three retail Innovations and four direct-to-consumer pilots .
Ms Guerpillon says Dole 's clear signal is that it is open for innovation , with its planned Sunshine for All Investment Fund an example of Dole 's willingness to work with innovators , start-ups and progressive partners to help deliver on The Dole Promise .
`` Our message is simple .
We believe in the power of partnerships and we are seriously in the place of working with start-ups to live up to our Promise .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have yet to meet leaders who lacked ambition .
We bring decades of experience in food production , nutritional science , packaging , supply chain logistics and fast-moving consumer goods , so our ability to fund , run and evaluate pilots will , I believe , be very attractive to the rising generations of smart thinkers .
We want to hear from both investors and start-ups around the world '' said Ms Guerpillon .
In June 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise , with its three pillars around nutrition , sustainability and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for People : Access to sustainable nutrition for 1 billion people by 2025 , moving towards zero processed sugar in all Dole products by 2025 .
Better for Planet : zero fruit loss from Dole farms to markets by 2025 , zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025. net zero carbon emissions in Dole operations by 2030 Better for all Stakeholders : Dole will continue to positively impact all farmers , communities and people working for Dole – through its commitment to equal opportunity , living wages , and an ever-increasing level of safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company also seeks to advance human rights within the direct operations and supply chains by building a culture of transparency and accountability .
The company also aims for a 50 % increase in the value of its business by 2025 .

SINGAPORE, Nov. 3. /PRNewswire/. In a first for Dole Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd., Barbara Guerpillon has been appointed Head of Dole Ventures across both packaged foods and its fresh businesses. Based in Singapore, the global strategic role is designed to enable profitable business growth through start-up led innovations and the creation of entrepreneurial networks worldwide, all to support The Dole Promise with its ambitious goals in nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.
Pier Luigi Sigismondi, President of Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, says Ms Guerpillon's talent and experience will bring a significant boost to Dole's drive to transform its business in line with The Dole Promise. "We have given ourselves five years to deliver on our ambitious goals. These include providing sustainable nutrition for a billion people, the elimination of processed sugar from our products, zero fruit loss from our farms, zero emissions and zero fossil-based packaging."
"Each of those goals is heroic, but we believe each is possible, as long as we keep our eyes, ears and doors open to people with the smart ideas and innovations that can move us quickly forward. Barbara has a real talent for moving great ideas and entrepreneurs through a disciplined innovation pipeline and we are very excited to have her on our team at the helm of Ventures.
Christian Wiegele, President Dole Asia Fresh, said, "This is an important appointment across both our Fresh and Packaged businesses, reflecting our ambition to partner with innovators, and to open up opportunities for immense evolution as we find significant ways to continue to make our business a force for good. One of the venture spaces I am personally excited about is Agri-tech, which I believe can significantly contribute to The Dole Promise we made earlier this year."
"Barbara, in her role, will also work very closely with Johann Albano, who we recently promoted as Innovation Lead for our Asia Fresh business."
Ms Guerpillon brings to Dole a strong track record with the Unilever Foundry, which connected corporate innovation, entrepreneurship and technology to accelerate innovation and effectively pilot new technologies and product innovations. During her tenure she delivered 120 projects with start-ups resulting in 25 pilots including nine product innovations, three retail Innovations and four direct-to-consumer pilots.
Ms Guerpillon says Dole's clear signal is that it is open for innovation, with its planned Sunshine for All Investment Fund an example of Dole's willingness to work with innovators, start-ups and progressive partners to help deliver on The Dole Promise.
"Our message is simple. We believe in the power of partnerships and we are seriously in the place of working with start-ups to live up to our Promise. I agree the goals are ambitious, but I have yet to meet leaders who lacked ambition. We bring decades of experience in food production, nutritional science, packaging, supply chain logistics and fast-moving consumer goods, so our ability to fund, run and evaluate pilots will, I believe, be very attractive to the rising generations of smart thinkers. We want to hear from both investors and start-ups around the world" said Ms Guerpillon.
About The Dole Promise
In June 2020 Dole announced The Dole Promise, with its three pillars around nutrition, sustainability and the creation of shared value.
Better for People: Access to sustainable nutrition for 1 billion people by 2025, moving towards zero processed sugar in all Dole products by 2025.
Better for Planet: zero fruit loss from Dole farms to markets by 2025, zero fossil-based plastic packaging by 2025. net zero carbon emissions in Dole operations by 2030
Better for all Stakeholders: Dole will continue to positively impact all farmers, communities and people working for Dole – through its commitment to equal opportunity, living wages, and an ever-increasing level of safety, nutrition, and wellbeing. The company also seeks to advance human rights within the direct operations and supply chains by building a culture of transparency and accountability. The company also aims for a 50% increase in the value of its business by 2025.
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tass--2020-11-03--START renewal to be more difficult if Biden elected, expert says

`` If [ Joe ] Biden is elected , a disarmament deal would be much more difficult to achieve .
I do n't think they [ the Democratic Party - TASS ] are capable of a foreign policy that treats Russia fairly , '' the expert said .
NEW YORK , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
It will be more difficult to negotiate extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty ( START ) if Joe Biden is elected as the US President , Professor Roderick Kiewiet from the California Institute of Technology told TASS on Tuesday .
The political science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interference in the lection process in the United States .
`` Biden and the Democrats are completely vested in the crazy idea that the Russians are trying to undermine the US elections .
By the way , there is no shortage of people in the US trying to accomplish exactly that !
They run Twitter and Google , for example , '' the expert noted .
The Democratic Party also demonstrated its bias towards Russia after confidential email correspondence of Hunter Biden , the son of Joe Biden , leaked into mass media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in point—when the contents of Hunter Biden 's laptop were made public , Biden and the Democrats asserted that it was another act of ‘ Russian disinformation ’ , '' he added .

"If [Joe] Biden is elected, a disarmament deal would be much more difficult to achieve. I don't think they [the Democratic Party - TASS] are capable of a foreign policy that treats Russia fairly," the expert said.
NEW YORK, November 3. /TASS/. It will be more difficult to negotiate extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) if Joe Biden is elected as the US President, Professor Roderick Kiewiet from the California Institute of Technology told TASS on Tuesday.
The political science specialist doubts statements of the alleged Russian interference in the lection process in the United States. "Biden and the Democrats are completely vested in the crazy idea that the Russians are trying to undermine the US elections. By the way, there is no shortage of people in the US trying to accomplish exactly that! They run Twitter and Google, for example," the expert noted.
The Democratic Party also demonstrated its bias towards Russia after confidential email correspondence of Hunter Biden, the son of Joe Biden, leaked into mass media, Kiewiet says. "Another case in point—when the contents of Hunter Biden's laptop were made public, Biden and the Democrats asserted that it was another act of ‘Russian disinformation’," he added.


tass--2020-11-03--Argentina’s Healthcare Ministry expects to receive Sputnik V vaccine in December

BUENOS AIRES , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The government of Argentina has not yet signed an agreement to purchase @ @ @ @ @ V but intends to do so and hopes to receive a large lot of the @ @ @ @ @ of Healthcare Gines Gonzalez Garcia said in an interview with the Radio Con Vos .
@ @ @ @ @ not been finalized yet but we will definitely do it .
This is because the @ @ @ @ @ is that according to all schemes [ of vaccine deliveries from other producers - TASS @ @ @ @ @ arrive in December but in very small quantities .
Russia offers much more doses , @ @ @ @ @ Argentina initially plans to buy the Sputnik V vaccine in quantities required for vaccination of @ @ @ @ @ Minister noted .
Argentina hopes `` to start vaccination as soon as possible , '' @ @ @ @ @ the provisional timeframe .

BUENOS AIRES, November 3. /TASS/. The government of Argentina has not yet signed an agreement to purchase the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V but intends to do so and hopes to receive a large lot of the pharmaceutical in December, Minister of Healthcare Gines Gonzalez Garcia said in an interview with the Radio Con Vos.
"The commercial agreement has not been finalized yet but we will definitely do it. This is because the advantage of the Russian vaccine is that according to all schemes [of vaccine deliveries from other producers - TASS], vaccines are to arrive in December but in very small quantities. Russia offers much more doses," the Minister said.
Argentina initially plans to buy the Sputnik V vaccine in quantities required for vaccination of 12.5 mln people, the Minister noted. Argentina hopes "to start vaccination as soon as possible," he said, without indicative the provisional timeframe.


tass--2020-11-03--Relations between US, Russia will hardly improve in the near future - expert

NEW YORK , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The current status of relations between the United States and Russia does not give grounds to expect their recovery in the near term and conclusion of new agreements in the arms control sphere , Dean and Professor of Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs David Birdsell told TASS .
The bilateral relations `` are quite plainly at a low ebb .
Treaties are expiring with no short-term prospect of renewal , the US government continues to take action against individuals close to President [ Vladimir ] Putin ( as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Russia is far from alone in this matter ; President Trump has already sanctioned roughly as many people worldwide as President Obama and President Bush did in their four terms combined ) , '' the expert says .
Furthermore , `` the US intelligence community is unanimous in its belief that Russia continues to interfere with US domestic politics , largely though not exclusively through manipulation of social media and freelance journalists .
Nord Stream 2 [ gas pipeline ] is a source of tension among US allies and Russia , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the alleged bounties offered to the Taliban [ prohibited in Russia - TASS ] for killing US soldiers in Afghanistan , '' Birdsell noted .
`` These factors , together with the 2016 Trump campaign ’ s involvement with Russia , however innocent , have made it impossible for President Trump to pivot toward warmer relations with Russia , an oft-stated goal of his prior campaign , reaffirmed repeatedly in the first two years of his presidency , '' the Professor says .
It is doubtful that Russia will undertake major @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current level of bilateral relations , the expert added .

NEW YORK, November 3. /TASS/. The current status of relations between the United States and Russia does not give grounds to expect their recovery in the near term and conclusion of new agreements in the arms control sphere, Dean and Professor of Austin W. Marxe School of Public and International Affairs David Birdsell told TASS.
The bilateral relations "are quite plainly at a low ebb. Treaties are expiring with no short-term prospect of renewal, the US government continues to take action against individuals close to President [Vladimir] Putin (as you’ve seen in recent reporting, Russia is far from alone in this matter; President Trump has already sanctioned roughly as many people worldwide as President Obama and President Bush did in their four terms combined)," the expert says.
Furthermore, "the US intelligence community is unanimous in its belief that Russia continues to interfere with US domestic politics, largely though not exclusively through manipulation of social media and freelance journalists. Nord Stream 2 [gas pipeline] is a source of tension among US allies and Russia, as is the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, and the alleged bounties offered to the Taliban [prohibited in Russia - TASS] for killing US soldiers in Afghanistan," Birdsell noted.
"These factors, together with the 2016 Trump campaign’s involvement with Russia, however innocent, have made it impossible for President Trump to pivot toward warmer relations with Russia, an oft-stated goal of his prior campaign, reaffirmed repeatedly in the first two years of his presidency," the Professor says.
It is doubtful that Russia will undertake major initiatives to change the situation at the current level of bilateral relations, the expert added.


tass--2020-11-03--Argentina to buy 15 mln doses of Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine — newspaper

BUENOS AIRES , November 3 .
/TASS/ .
The government of Argentina intends to buy 25 mln doses of the @ @ @ @ @ , La Voz newspaper says on Monday .
The authorities are to buy 15 mln @ @ @ @ @ mln more doses will be delivered in January 2021 , newspaper ’ s sources in @ @ @ @ @ to the sources , currently the authorities are working on a protocol for vaccination of @ @ @ @ @ the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund ( RDIF ) Kirill Dmitriev said that @ @ @ @ @ Argentina will be produced by RDIF partners in India , [ South ] Korea , @ @ @ @ @ other countries that are establishing their own production of the Russian vaccine .
In October @ @ @ @ @ fund plans to start supplying the Russian coronavirus vaccine to Argentina and Peru .

BUENOS AIRES, November 3. /TASS/. The government of Argentina intends to buy 25 mln doses of the Russian coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, La Voz newspaper says on Monday.
The authorities are to buy 15 mln doses in December and 10 mln more doses will be delivered in January 2021, newspaper’s sources in the government say.
According to the sources, currently the authorities are working on a protocol for vaccination of the population.
Earlier, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev said that the Sputnik V vaccine for Argentina will be produced by RDIF partners in India, [South] Korea, China and a number of other countries that are establishing their own production of the Russian vaccine.
In October, Dmitriev announced that the fund plans to start supplying the Russian coronavirus vaccine to Argentina and Peru.


tass--2020-11-02--Hainan to reward hi-tech companies that transfer their business to Hainan

HAIKOU , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
The Hainan authorities will reward high-tech enterprises that fully transfer their businesses to the island , reported the Hainan Daily newspaper .
Innovative development companies , 12 months after registering a business on Hainan , can receive a cash bonus of 5 % of their fixed capital investment or 10 % of their research and development ( R & D ) investment .
The maximum amount they can count on a year after the move is 5 million yuan ( about $ 745,000 ) .
Moreover , in the future , the provincial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds to pay off 30 % of their R & D expenses , large enterprises will be able to receive up to 2 million yuan ( about $ 300,000 ) , the rest — up to 1 million yuan ( about $ 150,000 ) .
The local administration is also preparing to simplify the scheme for granting loans to such enterprises and to make concessions for those organizations that incur serious operating losses and experience difficulties in paying real estate tax .
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province .
By 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends to create an `` international center for tourism and consumption '' on Hainan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Eastern Hawaii '' with their unique natural landscapes , thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels , which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline .
The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world .

HAIKOU, November 2. /TASS/. The Hainan authorities will reward high-tech enterprises that fully transfer their businesses to the island, reported the Hainan Daily newspaper.
Innovative development companies, 12 months after registering a business on Hainan, can receive a cash bonus of 5% of their fixed capital investment or 10% of their research and development (R&D) investment. The maximum amount they can count on a year after the move is 5 million yuan (about $ 745,000).
Moreover, in the future, the provincial authorities will annually provide development companies with funds to pay off 30% of their R&D expenses, large enterprises will be able to receive up to 2 million yuan (about $ 300,000), the rest — up to 1 million yuan (about $ 150,000). The local administration is also preparing to simplify the scheme for granting loans to such enterprises and to make concessions for those organizations that incur serious operating losses and experience difficulties in paying real estate tax.
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.


tass--2020-11-02--Delegation from Netherlands visits Hainan to discuss investment projects

HAIKOU , November 2 .
/TASS/ .
A delegation of diplomats and entrepreneurs from the Netherlands visited Hainan to discuss the participation of companies from this European country in the investment projects of Hainan 's free trade port.According to the Hainan Daily , one of the key topics was the discussion of cooperation on modern agriculture .
`` Dutch business was interested in the system of preferences offered by Hainan .
Therefore , we invited more than 40 enterprises from our country , already doing business in China , to visit the island to learn more about the policy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said the Consul General of the Kingdom in the city of Guangzhou ( southern province of Guangdong ) Michael Birkins .
The diplomat said that since June 2020 , when the general program for the development of Hainan 's free trade port was published , he visited the province three times .
According to Dutch entrepreneurs , they are interested not only in agriculture , but also in logistics projects , finance , air travel , tourism , legal and other modern commercial services .
`` Hainan has good prospects and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Netherlands , '' said head of the international relations department of the provincial party committee Wang Sheng .
He specified that the local administration will help strengthen Hainan 's friendly ties with all countries and regions .
The official explained that the authorities plan to establish more intensive cooperation with other states through a new model of attracting investors , which `` combines diplomacy , business and market . ''
In April 2018 , President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2050 , according to the authorities , the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy , developed tourism , top-notch scientific , technical and financial potential , and modern medicine .
The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan .
By 2025 , the Chinese government intends to create an `` international center for tourism and consumption '' on Hainan .
In order to do so , the `` Eastern Hawaii '' with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels , which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline .
The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world .

HAIKOU, November 2. /TASS/. A delegation of diplomats and entrepreneurs from the Netherlands visited Hainan to discuss the participation of companies from this European country in the investment projects of Hainan's free trade port.According to the Hainan Daily, one of the key topics was the discussion of cooperation on modern agriculture.
"Dutch business was interested in the system of preferences offered by Hainan. Therefore, we invited more than 40 enterprises from our country, already doing business in China, to visit the island to learn more about the policy of benefits and new favorable opportunities for cooperation," said the Consul General of the Kingdom in the city of Guangzhou (southern province of Guangdong) Michael Birkins.
The diplomat said that since June 2020, when the general program for the development of Hainan's free trade port was published, he visited the province three times. According to Dutch entrepreneurs, they are interested not only in agriculture, but also in logistics projects, finance, air travel, tourism, legal and other modern commercial services.
"Hainan has good prospects and a reliable basis for cooperation with the Netherlands," said head of the international relations department of the provincial party committee Wang Sheng. He specified that the local administration will help strengthen Hainan's friendly ties with all countries and regions. The official explained that the authorities plan to establish more intensive cooperation with other states through a new model of attracting investors, which "combines diplomacy, business and market."
In April 2018, President Xi Jinping said that the Chinese authorities intend to actively involve Hainan in globalization and to draw foreign investors to the island province. By 2050, according to the authorities, the island should become a unique international cluster with an advanced economy, developed tourism, top-notch scientific, technical and financial potential, and modern medicine. The branches of the best universities and offices of the most powerful corporations in the world will be located on the Island of Hainan.
By 2025, the Chinese government intends to create an "international center for tourism and consumption" on Hainan. In order to do so, the "Eastern Hawaii" with their unique natural landscapes, thick rainforests and great climate will establish a developed network of hotels, which blend perfectly with white sandy beaches stretching along the coastline. The combination of an exotic subtropical nature and a modern eco-friendly infrastructure will boost tourist inflow to the island from the most distant parts of the world.


tass--2020-11-05--Kosovo leader Khashim Thaci resigns

Kosovo leader Khashim Thaci resigns

BELGRADE , November 5 .
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Kosovo leader Khashim Thaci has stepped down over allegations of war crimes , this has been confirmed by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor ’ s Office , Serbia ’ s RTS reported Thursday .
According to the report , Thaci announced his resignation at a press conference in Pristina , noting that the court had confirmed charges put forth against him .
After his statement , Thaci surrendered to official from the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo .
On Thursday , the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forth against former Kosovo parliament speaker Kadri Veseli .
On Thursday , the Specialist Court also confirmed charges , put forth against the former Kosovo parliament speaker Kadri Veseli .
This summer , the Kosovo Specialist Prosecutors ’ s Office announced that it suspected Thaci and Veseli of war crimes , adding that the indictment had been filed on April 24 .
According to the indictment , Thaci , Veseli and a number of other Kosovo Liberation Army ( KLA ) figures are suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity on 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , persecution and torture .
According to the document , as former KLA militants , Thaci and Veseli are responsible for the murders of almost 100 people , including Kosovo Albanians , Serbs , Roma and people of other ethnic groups , including their political enemies .
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor ’ s Office was established to investigate grave crimes , committed between 1998 and 2000 in Kosovo .
Its establishment was motivated by the 2011 PACE report , which stated that members of the Kosovo Liberation Army were involved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the trading of human organs .
In order to guarantee the independence of this structure , it has been based in The Hague .

BELGRADE, November 5. /TASS/. Kosovo leader Khashim Thaci has stepped down over allegations of war crimes, this has been confirmed by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office, Serbia’s RTS reported Thursday.
According to the report, Thaci announced his resignation at a press conference in Pristina, noting that the court had confirmed charges put forth against him. After his statement, Thaci surrendered to officials from the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo. On Thursday, the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office also confirmed the charges, put forth against former Kosovo parliament speaker Kadri Veseli.
On Thursday, the Specialist Court also confirmed charges, put forth against the former Kosovo parliament speaker Kadri Veseli.
This summer, the Kosovo Specialist Prosecutors’s Office announced that it suspected Thaci and Veseli of war crimes, adding that the indictment had been filed on April 24. According to the indictment, Thaci, Veseli and a number of other Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) figures are suspected of war crimes and crimes against humanity on 10 different charges, including murder, abduction, persecution and torture. According to the document, as former KLA militants, Thaci and Veseli are responsible for the murders of almost 100 people, including Kosovo Albanians, Serbs, Roma and people of other ethnic groups, including their political enemies.
The Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office was established to investigate grave crimes, committed between 1998 and 2000 in Kosovo. Its establishment was motivated by the 2011 PACE report, which stated that members of the Kosovo Liberation Army were involved in drug trafficking, abductions, murders and the trading of human organs. In order to guarantee the independence of this structure, it has been based in The Hague.


tass--2020-11-05--Total state debt of Eurozone to be above 100% GDP in 2020

BRUSSELS , November 5 .
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The total state debt of nineteen Eurozone countries will be above 100 % @ @ @ @ @ 2020 for the first time in history due to the coronavirus pandemic and will amount @ @ @ @ @ , the European Commission says in its economic outlook released on Thursday .
Economy on @ @ @ @ @ though recovery of business activity uneven , says Putin It will grow in 2021 to @ @ @ @ @ rising in 2022 .
The total state debt of 27 EU member countries is forecast @ @ @ @ @ of 104.4 % of GDP in 2020 , 111 % in 2021 , and 113.7 @ @ @ @ @ addition to ordinary budget expenditures of the EU , member states plan to further attract @ @ @ @ @ the next seven years to finance government grants to the economy in order to fund @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
Greece has a record-breaking state debt in the Eurozone totaling 207.1 % @ @ @ @ @ Italy with that of 159.6 % of GDP .

BRUSSELS, November 5. /TASS/. The total state debt of nineteen Eurozone countries will be above 100% of their total GDP in 2020 for the first time in history due to the coronavirus pandemic and will amount to 101.7% of GDP, the European Commission says in its economic outlook released on Thursday.
Economy on the rebound since June, though recovery of business activity uneven, says Putin
It will grow in 2021 to 102.3% and will continue rising in 2022. The total state debt of 27 EU member countries is forecast to be at the level of 104.4% of GDP in 2020, 111% in 2021, and 113.7% in 2022.
In addition to ordinary budget expenditures of the EU, member states plan to further attract over 750 bln euro during the next seven years to finance government grants to the economy in order to fund the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic.
Greece has a record-breaking state debt in the Eurozone totaling 207.1% of GDP, followed by Italy with that of 159.6% of GDP.


tass--2020-11-05--Health official points to Russia’s overburdened healthcare system, staff shortages

MOSCOW , November 5 .
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Russia ’ s healthcare system is overburdened due to the coronavirus pandemic , @ @ @ @ @ Research Center for Preventive Medicine Oksana Drapkina said at a meeting involving the Health Ministry @ @ @ @ @ `` The system is certainly overburdened , and besides , we - medical workers - @ @ @ @ @ Consequently , there are some staff shortages , '' she pointed out .
Drapkina emphasized @ @ @ @ @ taking medicine before consulting a doctor .
`` I insist that before going to a @ @ @ @ @ worker online , patients should only drink a lot of water and take anti-fever drugs @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, November 5. /TASS/. Russia’s healthcare system is overburdened due to the coronavirus pandemic, Director of the National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine Oksana Drapkina said at a meeting involving the Health Ministry’s leading experts.
"The system is certainly overburdened, and besides, we - medical workers - get sick, too. Consequently, there are some staff shortages," she pointed out.
Drapkina emphasized that people should refrain from taking medicine before consulting a doctor. "I insist that before going to a doctor or consulting a medical worker online, patients should only drink a lot of water and take anti-fever drugs," she said.


tass--2020-11-05--Russian embassy waits for Austria to confirm nationality of suspects in Vienna attacks

VIENNA , November 5 .
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The Russian Embassy in Austria is waiting for Austria ’ s confirmation after reports that a Russian national might be among those detained on suspicion of involvement in Vienna terrorist attacks , Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky told TASS on Thursday .
`` When the embassy contacted representatives of Austrian law enforcement , there was no mention of possible Russian nationals among those detained over the Vienna terrorist attack from our partners .
We have no such information , we have received no requests on this matter .
The embassy is waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambassador said .
In Vienna on Monday night , a string of shootings broke out at six locations , among them the site where the central synagogue is situated .
Four people were killed and 22 were wounded , including one police officer .
One of the attackers was shot by the police .
He was a supporter of the Islamic State terrorist organization ( outlawed in Russia ) .
According to law enforcement officials , the shooting was carried out by several heavily-armed gunmen .
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Federal Minister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack an act of terrorism .
Residents were recommended to stay indoors and avoid public places. A special operation is underway in Vienna to search for possible accomplices .
On Wednesday , Vienna chief of police , Gerhard Purstl informed that citizens of several states , including Russia , are among those detained on suspicion of having ties to the man behind the terrorist attacks in Vienna .
Fourteen people closely involved with the terrorist were detained on November 3 for questioning .
An investigation is underway on suspicion of their collaboration with @ @ @ @

VIENNA, November 5. /TASS/. The Russian Embassy in Austria is waiting for Austria’s confirmation after reports that a Russian national might be among those detained on suspicion of involvement in Vienna terrorist attacks, Russian Ambassador to Austria Dmitry Lyubinsky told TASS on Thursday.
"When the embassy contacted representatives of Austrian law enforcement, there was no mention of possible Russian nationals among those detained over the Vienna terrorist attack from our partners. We have no such information, we have received no requests on this matter. The embassy is waiting for an official confirmation," the ambassador said.
In Vienna on Monday night, a string of shootings broke out at six locations, among them the site where the central synagogue is situated. Four people were killed and 22 were wounded, including one police officer. One of the attackers was shot by the police. He was a supporter of the Islamic State terrorist organization (outlawed in Russia). According to law enforcement officials, the shooting was carried out by several heavily-armed gunmen.
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz and Federal Minister of the Interior Karl Nehammer labelled the attack an act of terrorism. Residents were recommended to stay indoors and avoid public places. A special operation is underway in Vienna to search for possible accomplices.
On Wednesday, Vienna chief of police, Gerhard Purstl informed that citizens of several states, including Russia, are among those detained on suspicion of having ties to the man behind the terrorist attacks in Vienna. Fourteen people closely involved with the terrorist were detained on November 3 for questioning. An investigation is underway on suspicion of their collaboration with the terrorist organization.


tass--2020-11-05--US may return to Iran nuclear deal if Biden is elected president, says Russian senator

MOSCOW , November 5 .
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If Democratic candidate Joe Biden wins the 2020 US presidential election , Washington may return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ( JCPOA ) for Iran ’ s nuclear program , Chairman of the Russian Federation Council ( the upper house of parliament ) Foreign Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev told the Vmeste-RF TV channel on Thursday .
`` I think that it ’ s possible .
Let ’ s not forget that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the brainchild of the Obama Administration that Trump rejected after taking office as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wins , he will try to use it as an example to show that Trump ’ s foreign policy was flawed in every aspect and he will now have to correct the mistakes made earlier , so I would expect the US to take a softer position and even return to the JCPOA , '' Kosachev pointed out .
According to him , however , it doesn ’ t mean that the US will ease its pressure on Iran .
`` As far as the region is concerned , the United States is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ally , Israel , and Israel ’ s relations with Iran haven ’ t changed .
Israel will continue to press the US to pursue the toughest possible policy towards Iran , '' the senator emphasized .
In 2015 , Iran and six major powers ( five member states of the United Nations Security Council - Russia , the United States , France , the United Kingdom and China - and Germany ) agreed on the final Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action , which particularly stipulated the removal of sanctions imposed on Tehran @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 , 2018 , US President Donald Trump announced Washington ’ s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal .
He said that old sanctions on Iran would be restored and new ones would be introduced in case Tehran attempted to pursue its nuclear ambitions .
Tehran believes that other signatories , primarily EU countries , failed to fulfill their economic obligations under the deal , making it irrelevant .
In this regard , Iran began to reduce its commitments under the agreement .
The UN arms embargo on Iran expired on October 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a US draft resolution on extending it .
Nationwide , American citizens headed to the polls on November 3 to elect 435 representatives to the House , 35 senators out of 100 to the Senate , and the President and Vice President of the United States .
The November race for the White House pits Democratic contender Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris against incumbent US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence of the Republican Party .
In addition , voters decided on 13 US state and territorial governorships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held .
According to Fox News , Biden has secured 264 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to win the presidential election , while Trump has received 214 votes .

MOSCOW, November 5. /TASS/. If Democratic candidate Joe Biden wins the 2020 US presidential election, Washington may return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for Iran’s nuclear program, Chairman of the Russian Federation Council (the upper house of parliament) Foreign Affairs Committee Konstantin Kosachev told the Vmeste-RF TV channel on Thursday.
"I think that it’s possible. Let’s not forget that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action was the brainchild of the Obama Administration that Trump rejected after taking office as president. I believe that if Biden wins, he will try to use it as an example to show that Trump’s foreign policy was flawed in every aspect and he will now have to correct the mistakes made earlier, so I would expect the US to take a softer position and even return to the JCPOA," Kosachev pointed out.
According to him, however, it doesn’t mean that the US will ease its pressure on Iran. "As far as the region is concerned, the United States is guided by the interests of its closest ally, Israel, and Israel’s relations with Iran haven’t changed. Israel will continue to press the US to pursue the toughest possible policy towards Iran," the senator emphasized.
Iran nuclear deal issue
In 2015, Iran and six major powers (five member states of the United Nations Security Council - Russia, the United States, France, the United Kingdom and China - and Germany) agreed on the final Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which particularly stipulated the removal of sanctions imposed on Tehran over its nuclear program.
On May 8, 2018, US President Donald Trump announced Washington’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. He said that old sanctions on Iran would be restored and new ones would be introduced in case Tehran attempted to pursue its nuclear ambitions. Tehran believes that other signatories, primarily EU countries, failed to fulfill their economic obligations under the deal, making it irrelevant. In this regard, Iran began to reduce its commitments under the agreement.
The UN arms embargo on Iran expired on October 18 after the UN Security Council had rejected a US draft resolution on extending it.
US presidential election
Nationwide, American citizens headed to the polls on November 3 to elect 435 representatives to the House, 35 senators out of 100 to the Senate, and the President and Vice President of the United States. The November race for the White House pits Democratic contender Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris against incumbent US President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence of the Republican Party. In addition, voters decided on 13 US state and territorial governorships, and numerous other local elections were held. According to Fox News, Biden has secured 264 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to win the presidential election, while Trump has received 214 votes.


tass--2020-11-05--Erroneous test does not affect patients’ treatment if they have COVID-19 symptoms — expert

MOSCOW , November 5 .
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An erroneous COVID-19 test does not affect a patient ’ s treatment if they have symptoms of the disease and the corresponding clinical picture , Sergei Avdeev , head of the Department of Pulmonology at the First Moscow State Medical University , informed .
Earlier , he said that a COVID-19 test can give a false negative result in about 30-40 % of cases due to faulty extraction of biological material .
He added that during the early stages of the disease , a positive test is more likely .
`` As for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I would like to add that if there are clear symptoms , clinical symptoms of COVID-19 , the results of PCR testing do not affect the treatment procedure .
Besides , if there are clinical symptoms , there are other methods of lab testing that can confirm the coronavirus diagnosis , '' he noted .
Since the start of the pandemic , over 48 million people have contracted the disease worldwide and over 1.2 mln have died .
In Russia , 1,712,858 cases of COVID-19 have been documented so far , with @ @ @ @ @ @

MOSCOW, November 5. /TASS/. An erroneous COVID-19 test does not affect a patient’s treatment if they have symptoms of the disease and the corresponding clinical picture, Sergei Avdeev, head of the Department of Pulmonology at the First Moscow State Medical University, informed.
Earlier, he said that a COVID-19 test can give a false negative result in about 30-40% of cases due to faulty extraction of biological material. He added that during the early stages of the disease, a positive test is more likely.
"As for the potential wrong results of PCR testing, I would like to add that if there are clear symptoms, clinical symptoms of COVID-19, the results of PCR testing do not affect the treatment procedure. Besides, if there are clinical symptoms, there are other methods of lab testing that can confirm the coronavirus diagnosis," he noted.
Since the start of the pandemic, over 48 million people have contracted the disease worldwide and over 1.2 mln have died. In Russia, 1,712,858 cases of COVID-19 have been documented so far, with 1,279,169 recoveries and 29,509 fatalities.


tass--2020-11-05--Kremlin gives nod to bill to grant immunity to ex-presidents beyond their terms of office

`` The most logical explanation is that there is a whole package on introducing certain novations related to the package of amendments to the Russian Constitution , '' Peskov said .
`` Within the framework of this package , there is also [ a draft law on guarantees to ex-presidents ] , which is a practice that is in place in many countries throughout the world and it is rather justified , '' Peskov noted .
`` This is not something new in international practice , '' he noted , stressing that this bill would `` fine-tune '' the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ law in question was submitted to the lower house .
This bill seeks to calibrate the procedure for rescinding the immunity of ex-presidents with Russia ’ s Constitution .
This draft legislation was authored by head of the Federation Council ( upper house ) Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building Andrei Klishas and Chairman of the State Duma ( lower house ) Committee on State Building and Legislation Pavel Krasheninnikov .
Under the current laws , a former head of state could be stripped of immunity if a criminal case is opened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed during a president ’ s term in office .
The procedure is initiated by Russia ’ s Investigative Committee Chairperson and the State Duma must give its consent .
Then the approved regulation is sent to the Federation Council , which has three months to consider stripping an ex-president of immunity .
If the State Duma or the Federation Council refuses to approve it , then the criminal case is terminated .
What the new bill offers Under the newly proposed bill , in order to deprive an ex-president of immunity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forward accusations of high treason or gravely serious felonies .
However , they would have to be confirmed by the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court .
Based on these accusations , the Federation Council would have to make a decision on revoking an ex-president ’ s immunity .
The State Duma ’ s decision on handing down charges and the Federation Council ’ s decision on rescinding immunity would have to be approved by two-thirds of the votes of all Russian senators and lawmakers at the initiative of at least one-third of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if there is a conclusion of a special commission set up by the State Duma .
After the lower house puts forward the accusations , the upper house would have three months to make a decision on stripping a former president of immunity .
If this is not done , the accusations would be dismissed .
A former president has the right to take part in the consideration of the issue at meeting of the parliament ’ s chamber .
The bill outlines that the ex-president can neither be held criminally nor administratively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interrogated , nor be subject to searches .
Now , this limitation only concerns acts committed while in office or proceedings in cases related to the exercise of his powers as the head of state .

"The most logical explanation is that there is a whole package on introducing certain novations related to the package of amendments to the Russian Constitution," Peskov said.
"Within the framework of this package, there is also [a draft law on guarantees to ex-presidents], which is a practice that is in place in many countries throughout the world and it is rather justified," Peskov noted. "This is not something new in international practice," he noted, stressing that this bill would "fine-tune" the current status.
On Thursday, the proposed law in question was submitted to the lower house. This bill seeks to calibrate the procedure for rescinding the immunity of ex-presidents with Russia’s Constitution. This draft legislation was authored by head of the Federation Council (upper house) Committee on Constitutional Legislation and State Building Andrei Klishas and Chairman of the State Duma (lower house) Committee on State Building and Legislation Pavel Krasheninnikov.
Under the current laws, a former head of state could be stripped of immunity if a criminal case is opened over serious indictable felonies or capital offenses committed during a president’s term in office. The procedure is initiated by Russia’s Investigative Committee Chairperson and the State Duma must give its consent. Then the approved regulation is sent to the Federation Council, which has three months to consider stripping an ex-president of immunity. If the State Duma or the Federation Council refuses to approve it, then the criminal case is terminated.
What the new bill offers
Under the newly proposed bill, in order to deprive an ex-president of immunity, the State Duma would have to put forward accusations of high treason or gravely serious felonies. However, they would have to be confirmed by the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court. Based on these accusations, the Federation Council would have to make a decision on revoking an ex-president’s immunity.
The State Duma’s decision on handing down charges and the Federation Council’s decision on rescinding immunity would have to be approved by two-thirds of the votes of all Russian senators and lawmakers at the initiative of at least one-third of the MPs of the lower house and if there is a conclusion of a special commission set up by the State Duma. After the lower house puts forward the accusations, the upper house would have three months to make a decision on stripping a former president of immunity. If this is not done, the accusations would be dismissed.
A former president has the right to take part in the consideration of the issue at meeting of the parliament’s chamber.
The bill outlines that the ex-president can neither be held criminally nor administratively liable, nor detained, arrested, interrogated, nor be subject to searches. Now, this limitation only concerns acts committed while in office or proceedings in cases related to the exercise of his powers as the head of state.