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• Venezuelan opposition politician Leopoldo Lopez arrives in Spain October 25, 2020
  Spanish foreign ministry confirms Lopez's arrival after spending a year at Spanish ambassador's residence in Venezuela.
• #EndSARS: How Nigerians harness social media against police abuse October 25, 2020
  Activists use online platforms to raise awareness and coordinate protests, as well as connect with volunteers.
• Azerbaijan, Armenia agree on fresh humanitarian truce: US October 25, 2020
  The latest truce will take effect on Monday morning, according to a joint statement by the US, Armenia and Azerbaijan.
• What do all sides get from the Sudan-Israel deal? October 25, 2020
  The US president has announced a normalisation deal between Sudan and Israel.
• US Senate debates Supreme Court nominee Barrett: What to expect October 25, 2020
  Democrats appeal to voters as Republicans rush to confirm a conservative to Supreme Court days before the election.
• Nigeria seeks to halt looting amid fury over ‘food warehouses’ October 25, 2020
  Gov't-run sites holding supplies meant for distribution during earlier lockdowns have been ransacked this week.
• US Senate moves closer to confirming Trump’s Supreme Court pick October 25, 2020
  Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed on Monday, after the Senate voted to limit debate on the matter.
• Lewis Hamilton overtakes Schumacher with record 92nd F1 win October 25, 2020
  Lewis Hamilton powers to victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix to become Formula One's record all-time race winner.
• What the US election means for Iranian Americans October 25, 2020
  The hardship Iranian Americans have faced under Trump is just one example of how American democracy is in a crisis.
• Amnesty International accuses Guinea of post-election crackdown October 25, 2020
  The UK-based rights group said Guinean security forces fired live rounds at protesters during post-election unrest.
• US Supreme Court pick ‘often ruled for police’ in force cases October 25, 2020
  As an appellate judge, Amy Coney Barrett often sided with police in excessive force cases, a Reuters analysis found.
• Belarus police fire stun grenades as 100,000 protest October 25, 2020
  The opposition has given Belarusian President Lukashenko an ultimatum: Resign by midnight or face a national strike.
• US 2020: What does the world make of it all? October 25, 2020
  The Stream asks a panel of Al Jazeera correspondents for the global view.
• White House defends Pence campaigning after aide’s COVID-19 test October 25, 2020
  Mike Pence's chief of staff tests positive for COVID-19, but the US vice president will remain on the campaign trail.
• ‘Cancel Borat’: Some in Kazakhstan not amused by comedy sequel October 25, 2020
  While the movie is a satire on American culture, not everyone in Kazakhstan has appreciated the joke.
• Chileans vote in historic referendum on constitution October 25, 2020
  Voters cast ballots on whether to replace Pinochet-era constitution with new charter drafted by citizens.
• Spain declares state of emergency to stem soaring COVID-19 cases October 25, 2020
  Spain calls for a nationwide curfew in hopes of preventing a new rise in infections.
• Malaysia’s king rejects PM’s push for COVID emergency rule October 25, 2020
  Critics have denounced the prime minister's proposal for emergency rule as an attempt to maintain his grip on power.
• In Pictures: Thousands rally in Baghdad on protest anniversary October 25, 2020
  Large groups of protesters also gathered in other southern provinces.
• ‘Boycott French products’ launched over Macron’s Islam comments October 25, 2020
  Several Arab food companies withdraw French products from supermarkets in response to Macron's statements on Islam.