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- India reports lowest daily Covid-19 deaths since August 3 – latest updates September 29, 2020The coronavirus pandemic has killed over a million people and infected more than 33.5 million worldwide. Here are the latest coronavirus-related developments for September 29:
- Police in Mexico clash with pro-abortion rights protesters September 29, 2020Police used pepper spray against demonstrators who sprayed paint along the route of the march to mark International Safe Abortion Day in Mexico City.
- Multiple deaths reported after hostage standoff in Oregon September 29, 2020Oregon State Police are investigating the shooting and any deputies involved will be placed on administrative leave during the inquiry.
- Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' rakes in over $280M worldwide September 29, 2020'Tenet' is the first major studio release to launch during the pandemic, and its numbers show the industry's challenge of attracting customers amid a health crisis.
- Rights group accuses France of 'draconian crackdown' on protesters September 29, 2020French authorities have resorted to "overly broad laws to arrest and prosecute thousands of protesters who did not commit violent acts," Amnesty International says in a report.
- Turkey to Armenia: send back 'mercenaries and terrorists' September 29, 2020Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar also demanded Armenia's retreat from the occupied Azerbaijani territories to achieve peace and stability in the region.
- US misleading Canada in extradition case: Huawei executive's lawyer September 28, 2020Meng's lawyer, Scott Fenton, accuses the United States of having "breached its duty to be forthright and candid."
- US warns Iraq of Baghdad embassy closure if attacks continue September 28, 2020A US official says the Trump administration’s warning was given to both Iraq’s president and the prime minister but that it is not an imminent ultimatum.
- More fires in California wine country prompt thousands to evacuate September 28, 2020The fires that began early morning on Sunday in the famed Napa-Sonoma wine country north of San Francisco came on the third anniversary of deadly wildfires that erupted in 2017, including one that killed 22 people.
- Nadal, Serena win Roland Garros openers as Thiem aces early test September 28, 2020Rafael Nadal tastes straight-sets victory at the French Open while Serena Williams makes a successful start in her latest bid to equal Margaret Court's all-time mark.
