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Analysis: Biden presidency could cut slow path to resumed Iran, Venezuela oil exports

Democratic U.S. presidential hopeful Joe Biden's promised return to diplomacy with OPEC-members Iran and Venezuela could cut a path for a return of their oil exports should he win, but not before many months at least of verifications, talks and deal-making. The timing of a potential resumption of shipments is crucial to world oil markets: U.S. President Donald Trump's unilateral sanctions on the two countries since taking office in 2017 have blocked up to 3 million barrels per day (bpd), or 3% of world supply. Iran has taken the biggest hit, with exports shrinking by around 2 million bpd to around 500,000 bpd.

Mission impossible? Welker on tap to moderate second debate

This fall's presidential debates have chewed up moderators. President Donald Trump steamrolled Chris Wallace with constant interruptions in the first one, a performance that cost the Republican incumbent support in the polls. Susan Page struggled to make the vice presidential candidates adhere to time limits their campaigns had agreed to in advance.

'Bucket of cold sick': firms scorn UK Brexit plans

Hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, UK businesses face a double-whammy from Brexit and are furious at the government for insisting the onus lies on them to get ready for life outside the EU.

Fiber Optic Components Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type ; Data Rate ; Application

The fiber optic components market was valued at US$ 16,546. 7 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 39,150. 3 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11. 3% from 2020 to 2027.New York, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Fiber Optic Components Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type ; Data Rate ; Application" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05967885/?utm_source=GNW The optic fiber communication technology is one of the key technologies driving the modern digital age.The optic fiber communication transmits data over fiber cable using light wave technology. The optic fiber communication system uses various components such as transceivers, optical amplifier, coupler/splitters, WDM multiplexer and demultiplexers, filter, isolator, circulator, attenuator, optical switches, wavelength converter, and various function modules for transmission of data.Optical fiber communication technology is used by telecommunication organization for various application such as telephone communication, internet communication, and other media and entertainment telecommunication application. With the need for effective communication infrastructure, the optic fiber component market is expected to grow. The increasing deployment of data centers across the globe is one of the major factors driving the growth of global optic fiber component market.Owing to heavy adoption of various digital technologies for carrying out various business operations, businesses across the globe are heavily investing in building data center to have robust digital infrastructure. Further, the change in working style i.e. remote working across the world due to the outbreak of COVID-19 has further stimulated the businesses to adopt data center. Meanwhile, with incremental rise in volume of data across the global due to improvement in internet infrastructure, affordable internet prices, and rising number of smartphone and connected devices across the world is among another factor positively affecting the growth of optic fiber component market. However, risk of physical damage and data loss issue over long distance is hampering the growth of the optic fiber component market. As the governments across the globe are pushing for digitization, the market for optic fiber component is anticipated to have growth opportunities in coming future. The global optic fiber component market is segmented on the bases of type, data rate, and application.Based on type, market is further segmented into cables, active optical cables, amplifiers, splitters, connectors, circulators, transceivers, and others. Based on data rate, the market is segmented into 10G, 40G, 100G, and above 100G. Similarly, based on application, the market is segmented into communications, distributed sensing, analytical and medical equipment, and lighting. According to the latest situation report from World Health Organization (WHO), the US, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Iran, and China are among the worst affected countries due to COVID-19 outbreak.The outbreak first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019, and since then, it has spread at a fast pace across the world. The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the industries worldwide, and the global economy is anticipated to take the worst hit in 2020 and 2021.The outbreak has created significant disruptions in the construction sector. The sharp decline in the international trade is negatively impacting the growth of the global economy.The production shutdowns, restrictions on supply chain, procurement management, labor scarcity, and border lockdowns to combat and contain the outbreak have adversely affected the construction sector. The production slowdown in the construction industry is directly affecting the adoption of various ad-hoc technologies and solutions such as fiber optic components, as the telecommunication companies have reduced their spending on adopting several technology solutions to deal with the current scenario. Overall size of the fiber optic components market has been derived using both primary and secondary sources.To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. The process also serves the purpose of obtaining overview and forecast for the fiber optic components market with respects to all the segments pertaining to the region.Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate the data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants typically involved in this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultant such as valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the fiber optic components market. Accelink Technology co. ltd.; Broadcom Inc.; Emcore Corporation; Fujitsu Ltd.; Furukawa Electric co., ltd.; Lumentum Operations LLC; O-Net Technologies; Reflex Photonics Inc.; and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. are among the major players operating in the global fiber optic components market. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05967885/?utm_source=GNW About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. __________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001

Nigeria Sars protest: Unrest in Lagos after shooting

Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria's biggest city on Tuesday.

Global democracy at risk from cyberattack 'onslaught': Microsoft president

Democracies around the world are under a constant barrage of cyberattacks that must be identified, called out and stopped, Microsoft President Brad Smith told a gathering of security and defence officials on Wednesday. Speaking at the Atlantic Future Forum, Smith named Russia, China, Iran and North Korea as the states most frequently engaged in malicious cyberattacks targeting elections and the domestic politics of other countries. "Five years ago, I think we thought about this principally in terms of attacks on, say, conventional infrastructure or our military capabilities, but today I think it's just become an onslaught on democracy itself."

Nigeria Sars protests: Horror over shootings in Lagos

Anger and shock after men in camouflage open fire on those protesting at Lagos' Lekki toll gate.

DR Congo jail break: 'Islamist ADF rebels' free 1,300 inmates

The attackers came in large numbers and broke the jail's door, officials say.

End Sars protests: People 'shot dead' in Lagos, Nigeria

Witnesses say several died when soldiers opened fire in Lagos but the army calls it "fake news".

How might the campaign’s endgame be disrupted? Here are five scenarios, drawn from the history of election polling

The storyline of the presidential campaign seems to be solidifying, as polls show Joe Biden maintaining a sizable lead over President Donald J. Trump.But the lead may not be insurmountable, and the election is not over.The history of polling in modern elections suggests that the endgame could yet be altered by a number of disruptive scenarios.None of the following narrative-altering scenarios can be considered a certainty. But only one is rather far-fetched. All are informed by the content of my latest book, “Lost in a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections.”Here are descriptions of five prospective scenarios, in order of possibility. In a bow to even-handedness, a reality check is appended to each of them. 1\. A powerful late October surprise disrupts the campaign trajectoryJarring, out-of-the-blue developments have happened often enough in presidential election campaigns as to be almost expected. Remember James Comey’s announcement 11 days before the 2016 election that the FBI had reopened its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails? It may have shifted enough votes in battleground states to elect Trump. To alter the trajectory in 2020, the October surprise probably would have to be akin to a very public meltdown by Joe Biden – a “lying, dog-faced pony soldier” moment on steroids – that would clearly signal he’s not up to the job. While Biden’s gaffes, exaggerations and garbled comments have been on frequent display during the 2020 campaign, they haven’t been concentrated or dramatic enough to puncture his advantage in preelection polls.Why it won’t happen: Presidential elections may be growing immune to late October surprises, given the popularity of early voting and the advent of extensive mail-in balloting. As such, millions of Americans will have cast ballots for president well before Election Day – tempering the impact of any late October surprise. 2\. Significant polling errors occur in key states, enough for Trump to win an electoral vote majorityIn states such as Wisconsin and Michigan, which were crucial to the outcome in 2016, preelection polls pointed to a clear lead for Hillary Clinton – an advantage that evaporated when votes were counted. Clinton’s polling advantage in Wisconsin, for example, was 6.5 percentage points at campaign’s end; Trump carried the state by less than a point. Such errors are not entirely out of the question in 2020.Why it won’t happen: This scenario essentially is a 2016 replay. If the history of election polling tells us anything, it is not to expect elections, or polling failures, to replicate themselves. Not only that, but considerably more scrutiny is being devoted to polling in battleground states in 2020 than four years ago. Such attention may render this scenario unlikely. 3\. The 1996 scenario materializesThis is a nuanced scenario that recalls Bill Clinton’s 1996 reelection, when he defeated Republican Bob Dole by 8.5 percentage points – a comfortable margin but not the blowout many polls and pollsters had anticipated. At the end of October 1996, veteran California pollster Mervin Field declared Clinton was “heading for as big a win” as Ronald Reagan’s 18-point landslide in 1984, when he carried 49 states.The polls in 1996 didn’t miss on the winner, but some were well off the final margin. For example, the end-of-campaign CBS News survey estimated Clinton’s lead at 18 points, nearly a 10-point miss.Why it won’t happen: Polling failure in presidential elections is rarely duplicated. A rerun of the 1996 scenario depends on Biden holding a double-digit polling lead in the campaign’s final stages – a time when presidential races tend to tighten. Biden’s aggregate lead in national polls, as compiled by the RealClearPolitics website, stood at 8.6 percentage points two weeks before Election Day. 4\. ‘Shy Trump’ voters emerge en masse, decisively so in battleground statesThis theory maintains that because they want to avoid disapproval, some Trump supporters conceal their preferences from pollsters and others. They are reluctant to acknowledge support for such a divisive character. Because they are guarded about their intentions, these undercover supporters skew polling data because they supposedly are so hard to find, or fail to answer candidly when they are interviewed. By turning out in great numbers, the theory goes, “Shy Trump” voters could tip the electoral vote to the president.Why it won’t happen: Such voters probably do not exist in numbers large enough to alter a national election. Assessments by pollsters and polling organizations have suggested as much. Besides, Trump’s outdoor rallies indicate that his supporters aren’t exactly reserved about expressing political preferences. 5\. An epic polling collapse, akin to that of 1948, takes placeThe famous “Dewey defeats Truman” election signaled a stunning and never-since-duplicated breakdown of national election polling. George Gallup and other pollsters confidently predicted President Harry Truman’s loss to Republican Thomas E. Dewey – and their polling set expectations for the country’s press and pundits. Truman won by 4.5 percentage points in the greatest polling embarrassment in U.S. presidential history. Why it won’t happen: Polling since 1948 has become more sophisticated in techniques and more numerous in practitioners. It is almost inconceivable that contemporary election pollsters will be profoundly and uniformly wrong in 2020. While 1948 does offer an intriguing prospective precedent, this is a most improbable scenario.[Get our most insightful politics and election stories. Sign up for The Conversation’s Politics Weekly.]This article is republished from The Conversation, a nonprofit news site dedicated to sharing ideas from academic experts. It was written by: W. Joseph Campbell, American University School of Communication.Read more: * Epic miscalls and landslides unforeseen: The exceptional catalog of polling failure * Russian media may be joining China and Iran in turning on TrumpW. Joseph Campbell does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Officer may face charges in killing of autistic Palestinian

Israeli prosecutors on Wednesday recommended charging a police officer with reckless manslaughter in the deadly shooting of an autistic Palestinian man in Jerusalem's Old City earlier this year. The decision came nearly five months after the shooting of Eyad Hallaq. Hallaq's family, which had criticized the slow pace of the investigation and prosecutors' claim that security cameras in the area had malfunctioned, condemned Wednesday's decision.

AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: Many in US distrust campaign info

In a presidential election year that has thrown the country's divisions into stark relief, Americans can agree on this: Misinformation about government and politics is a major problem. A new survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Opinion Research and USAFacts finds that while voters say it’s pretty easy to find accurate information about voting, they have a harder time knowing whether there's any factual basis for the information they're getting from and about the candidates. “The misinformation, it's just blossomed to the point where it's unmanageable," said nurse Liana Price, 34, of Tampa Bay, Florida, who supports Democrat Joe Biden in the contest against President Donald Trump and worries misinformation about the election could sway voters.

Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. signs a Memorandum of Understanding for Exclusive Rights to Sell Rapid (Colloidal Gold Method) COVID-19 Test Kits in Canada

COVID-19 Test Kits COVID-19 Test KitsVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC. (CSE: PRMO) (OTC: BUGVF ) (FSE: 8BV) (DEU: 8BV) (MUN: 8BV) (STU: 8BV) (" PRIMO " or the "Company") announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Neo-Nostics ™ (Suzhou) Bioengineering Co. Ltd. Of Su Zhou City, China (“Neo-Nostics”) as the official trade representative for Neo-Nostics ™ with the exclusive rights to apply for licensing and to market and sell the following COVID-19 production Canada: Neo-Nostics ™ 2019-nCoV IgG/IgM Rapid Test Kit (Colloidal Gold Method) (Test Kit). The Memorandum of Understanding between Primo and Neo-Nostics ™, is effective as of October 13, 2020. Upon successfully receiving product license and approval by Health Canada, Neo-Nostics ™ will grant Primo with “Official Dealer/Distributor Status” in Canada.The Neo-Nostics ™ 2019-nCoV IgG/IgM Rapid Testing Kit is currently registered with the FDA. Primo will be submitting the application for approval to Health Canada immediately. Neo-Nostics ™ has committed to supporting Primo's efforts to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and approvals for the sale and marketing of the Test Kits in Canada by granting access to all necessary documentation and clinical studies concerning the Test Kits.Follow the link for a video demonstration: http://www.neo-nostics.com/skin/images/mp40.mp4About the Neo-Nostics ™ Rapid Test KitsThe Neo-Nostics ™ 2019-nCoV Antibody Detection Reagent Kit (Colloidal Gold Method) has the advantage of rapidity, convenience, high accuracy, and can make up for the shortcomings of professional requirements, time consumption and low positive detection rate of PCR nucleic acid detection, and can be used as an important supplementary detection method for the diagnosis of coronal pneumonia.Through detection and calculation, it is found that the comprehensive accuracy rate of the Neo-Nostics ™ 2019-nCoV IgM Detection Reagent is higher than 95%.During the worst period of the epidemic in China, the reagent kit was donated to hospitals and the CDC in the most severely infected areas of Hubei for clinical auxiliary diagnosis. At present, the verification reports made by three clinical units prove that the positive detection rate of clinically confirmed cases has reached 92%, which has exceeded the general detection effect. Not only negative or positive results can be detected, but also the early, middle and or recovery period of virus infection can be distinguished by the positive strength of IgM or IgG. Source: Clinical study report conducted by the Institute of Virology, in the capital city of Hubei, China and The Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, China.DISCLAIMER: "The Company is not making any express or implied claims that it has the ability to eliminate, cure or contain the Covid-19 (or SARS-2 Coronavirus) at this time".Clinical Applications of ReagentsThis reagent has been used by professionals in China since February 2020 in an area that was the hardest hit and impacted most severely by COVID-19, in the form of clinical auxiliary diagnosis.The reagent kit was clinically verified by several professionals, hospitals, and universities respectively, and corresponding reports were used as reference.At present, Iran, Italy, the United States, and other red zones have already adopted it. Neo-Nostics™ has CE declaration of conformity, local records of European Authorized Representative and FDA records in the United States.View the FDA records here: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfrl/rl.cfm?lid=669386&lpcd=QKOAdvantages of the Colloidal Gold Method1\. Quick - 10 minute results.2\. Simple - The detection results can be determined by the naked eye.3\. Sampling - Only fingertip blood or venous blood is required for detection.4\. It is suitable for clinical auxiliary diagnosis.About the COVID-19 Detection Kit MarketAccording to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc., The global COVID-19 detection kits market size is projected to reach USD 4.63 billion by 2027. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed several challenges to the global healthcare systems. As a result, companies are ramping up their production process to meet the demand or kits and reagents as well as at-home tests, thereby driving the market revenue. https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/covid-19-detection-kits-market?utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hc_15-sep-20&utm_term=covid-19-detection-kits-market&utm_content=rdMr. Joey Zhou, CEO of Neo-Nostics™ (Suzhou) Bio-Engineering Co. Ltd. Comments:“Penetrating the Canadian market with our advanced and highly effective test kit will be a great milestone for our company as well as for the fight against theCOVID-19 virus. We are pleased to be partnering with Primo Nutraceuticals and their team”Richard Cindric, CEO of Primo Comments:“We are looking forward to working with Neo-Nostics™ to provide a premium quality product. We anticipate the relationship to grow and look forward to updating our shareholders with our future milestones.” It is important to note that receiving the MDEL license from Health Canada has opened up a plethora of opportunities like this one which will result in revenue in the immediate short term for Primo and its shareholders.”About Neo-Nostics™ (Suzhou) Bioengineering Co. Ltd.Neo-Nostics ™ (Suzhou) Bioengineering Co., Ltd. which was established in 2015, is a professional company specialized in researching, developing, manufacturing, and distributing advanced medical instruments and in-vitro medical diagnostic products. Their products are usually used for fertility tests, infectious diseases tests, drugs of abuse tests, alcohol saliva tests, urinalysis reagent strips, cardiac marker tests, tumor marker tests, food and safety tests and animal disease tests.To learn more about Neo-Nostics™ please visit: http://www.neo-nostics.com/en/About Primo Nutraceuticals Inc.Primo Nutraceuticals Inc. ("Primo" or the "Company") is dedicated to funding the rapid growth in production, processing, retail and branding of cannabis and non-cannabis natural health products in Canada and the United States. Primo has invested in several brands and is pursuing partnerships with retailers and distribution companies in Canada and the United States. Primo Nutra's management is in the process of building a corporate road map to further vertically integrate the company; specifically by way of the “Primo” & "Thrive," brands and a selection of curated partner brands. Most recently Primo announced that it had received its Natural Product Number (NPN) and it has been issued a Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL) from Health Canada.On behalf of the Board of DirectorsPRIMO NUTRACEUTICALS INC.Andy Jagpal President and DirectorFor further information, please contact Zoltan Sarkozy, IR Representative at: 604-722-0305, or; info@primoceuticals.com .To learn more about what this news means to the shareholders visit:www.primonutraceuticals.com www.twitter.com/Prmoinc www.thrivecbd.com www.mariannacorp.com www.dcppe.net www.statebelevate.comFORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements are based on the expectations and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. The assumptions used in the preparation of such statements, although considered reasonable at the time of preparation, may prove to be imprecise and, as such, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained in this news release. A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/7edb57dd-f83a-4a28-8829-5baafc9df6c8

Worldwide Aviation Fuel Industry to 2025 - Key Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

Dublin, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Aviation Fuel Market - Forecasts from 2020 to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global aviation fuel market was valued at US$178.560 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.00% over the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$253.261 billion in 2025. Aviation fuel is a type of kerosene-based fuel which is used to operate an aircraft. Aviation fuels reduce the risk of icing or explosion due to high temperature and is primarily used by military aircrafts as well as commercial airlines in order to maximize fuel efficiency while lowering down the operational cost. Growing global travel and tourism industry Booming travel and tourism industry is one of the major drivers of global aviation fuel market. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourist arrivals grew 5 per cent in 2018, reaching the figure to 1.4 billion which was reached two years ahead of the UNWTO forecast. This high growth in the number of international tourists is significantly driven by a relatively strong global economy with expanding middle class population base in emerging economies, new business models, technological advances, and affordable travel costs and visa facilitation. In conjunction to this, export earnings generated by tourism also increased to US$1.7 trillion in 2018, thus making the sector a true global force for economic growth and development by way of creating more and more employment. With growing number of air travel passengers worldwide, the demand for commercial aircrafts is also rising among different airlines. According to the World Bank Group, the number of air passenger carried globally has surged from 2.787 billion in 2011 to 4.233 billion in 2018. With rising number of aircrafts on duty, the demand for aviation fuel is also escalating which is fuelling the market growth at a substantial rate. New flight routes and heavy flow of investments in new airports worldwide is also a contributing factor to the global aviation fuel market growth. In September 2018, for instance, the Russian government announced its plans to invest US$24 billion on the country's infrastructure including new airports and highways over the next three years. In October 2019, India announced its plans to start with 100 additional airports by 2024 which also include 1,000 new routes connecting smaller villages and towns. The construction of the second airport in Sydney, Australia began in 2018 and is planned to be completed by 2026. Rise in military budget across different countries Rising focus of governments on military sector is another factor that is spurring the growth of aviation fuel market. These continuous increase in military and defense budget is majorly attributed to political tensions among different nations and rising cases of terrorist attacks worldwide. According to the latest report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), global military expenditure was totalled to $1,917 billion in 2019 which is the highest level since 1988. Also, the global military burden (global military expenditure as a share of GDP) increased from $243 in 2018 to $249 in 2019. This rise in military expenditure also includes heavy investments in new military aircrafts by different nations. Recently in July 2020, the Government of India has approved Rs. 38,000 crore deal with Russia to purchase MiG-29 fighter jets while upgrading over 50 MiG-29s amid political tensions with China at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The Pentagon asked for $56.9 billion in the fiscal budget 2021 to be invested in the military's air domain out of which the Defense Department planned to buy 79 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters of worth US$11.4 billion. In November 2019, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defense signed a $618 million contract to purchase 24 of B-250 light-attack aircraft from domestic manufacturer Calidus. Continuous focus on reducing carbon footprint As the global aircraft industry is expanding at a decent pace, competition among aircraft fuel production in all sectors is also getting intense. Stringent regulations regarding sustainability of aviation fuel is further boosting the competition among aviation fuel manufacturers which is also positively impacting the overall growth of the global aviation fuel market. As such, biofuels that can significantly reduce carbon emissions and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which are still under research and development offers lucrative opportunities for the growth of aviation fuel industry in the near future. Recently in July 2020, the operator of the Gazprom Neft aviation refuelling business, Gazpromneft-Aero, has launched an integrated laboratory information system (LIS) for analysing both qualitative and quantitative characteristics of aviation fuel. Commercial aviation industry is also moving towards sustainable environmental practices and gradually increasing the use of sustainable aviation biofuel (SAF). United Airlines was the first U.S. airline to begin the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for regularly scheduled flights with the departure of United Flight 708 from Los Angeles International Airport. In March 2019, airplane manufacturer Boeing announced that the company will be offering airlines and operators the option of powering their new commercial jet with biofuel for return flights. This initiative of Boeing aims to drive down emissions by up to 80 per cent and protect the environment. Governments across nations are also focusing on the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) which will also offer a great potential for the overall market growth during the next five years. Although SAF is not widely available in Canada at present, continuous rise in demand across the airline industry to reduce its carbon footprint is encouraging the Canadian government to increase its supply. In November 2019, SKyNRG, the Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN), Waterfall Group, and Vancouver Airport Authority launched BioPortYVR project in Canada. This project aims to ramp up the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country. Asia Pacific accounts for a significant share in the global aviation fuel market By geography, the global aviation fuel market has been segmented as major regional markets- North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Asia Pacific (APAC). North America accounts for a substantial share in the global aviation fuel market owing to the continuous rise in demand for different type of aircrafts including military, commercial, and private. Europe is also a leading aviation fuel market on account of well-established aviation industry coupled with the presence of major aircraft manufacturers in the region. However, Asia Pacific (APAC) is projected to witness a substantial compound annual growth rate during the forecast period. This growth is majorly attributed to the rapidly growing travel and tourism industry across the APAC countries. There has been a rise in investments in the tourism sector by India, China, and South-east Asian economies in the past few years. The number of both international and domestic tourists is continuously rising in this region. Increasing disposable incomes and living standards with hectic work lifestyle is encouraging people to regularly take vacations. Furthermore, increased rate of globalization has also led to a rise in business air travel trips across the region as well as globe. Thus, burgeoning rise in air travel passengers, both international and domestic, is supporting the growth of aviation fuel market in Asia Pacific. Supportive government policies to construct new airports in order to manage this rising influx of tourists is also a driving factor for the growth of this regional market. Severe impact of COVID-19 on global aviation industry The recent pandemic outbreak caused by COVID-19 has negatively impacted almost each and every industry including automotive and construction. However, the global travel and tourism industry has been hit the hardest by this pandemic. The novel coronavirus disease, which broke out in Wuhan, China, in the beginning of 2020, and then continued to spread like a wild fire throughout the globe, pushed governments to impose nationwide lockdowns and close national borders in order to contain the spread of the pandemic. The duration of the pandemic is still uncertain, and since inability of governments to contain the spread can increase the burden of this disease significantly, air travel remains restricted. A steep decline in the number of commercial flights across the globe has been driving down the demand for aviation fuel. Although some airline carriers continue to operate while ensuring compliance to strict guidelines from governments, it is not enough to recoup the slump. Reluctance of people towards air travel, on account of high degree of fear of contracting the disease, is also limiting the number of flights per month. This trend is expected to continue till the time the world has at least one reliable vaccine or cure for the virus. Competitive Insights Prominent key market players in the global Aviation fuel market include Shell, Neste, Total, BP, Chevron Corporation, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Gazprom Neft PJSC, Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG, Lukoil, Uniper SE, VARO, and Global Partners LP. These companies hold a noteworthy share in the market on account of their good brand image and product offerings. Major players in the global Aviation fuel market have been covered along with their relative competitive position and strategies. The report also mentions recent deals and investments of different market players over the last two years. Key Topics Covered: 1\. Introduction 1.1. Market Definition 1.2. Market Segmentation 2\. Research Methodology 2.1. Research Data 2.2. Assumptions 3\. Executive Summary 3.1. Research Highlights 4\. Market Dynamics 4.1. Market Drivers 4.2. Market Restraints 4.3. Market Opportunities 4.4. Porters Five Forces Analysis 4.4.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers 4.4.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers 4.4.3. Threat of New Entrants 4.4.4. Threat of Substitutes 4.4.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry 4.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis 4.6. Market Attractiveness 5\. Global Aviation Fuel Market Analysis, By Fuel Type 5.1. Introduction 5.2. Jet Fuel 5.3. Biofuel 6\. Global Aviation Fuel Market Analysis, By Aircraft Type 6.1. Introduction 6.2. Fixed Wing 6.3. Rotorcraft 7\. Global Aviation Fuel Market Analysis, By End User 7.1. Introduction 7.2. Military 7.3. Commercial 7.4. Private 7.5. Sports and Recreational 8\. Global Aviation Fuel Market Analysis, By Geography 8.1. Introduction 8.2. North America 8.3. South America 8.4. Europe 8.5. Middle East and Africa 8.6. Asia Pacific 9\. Competitive Environment and Analysis 9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis 9.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness 9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations 9.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix 10\. Company Profiles 10.1. Shell 10.2. Neste 10.3. Total 10.4. BP 10.5. Chevron Corporation 10.6. Exxon Mobil Corporation 10.7. Gazprom Neft PJSC 10.8. Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG 10.9. VARO 10.10. Global Partners LP 10.11. Lukoil For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/ibn82wResearch and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. 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Despite U.S. sanctions, Iranian broadcaster pumps out propaganda with aid of Broward firm

Iran’s state broadcasting company has quietly used U.S.-based operations of Webzilla, a Russia-linked company caught up in the 2016 election meddling probe, to disseminate Iranian government viewpoints in English and Spanish across the hemisphere, an investigation by McClatchy and the Miami Herald shows.

Syria president orders new tax breaks amid rising hardship

Syria's president decreed a new income tax exemption Wednesday intended to provide relief to low-income earners at a time of deepening economic hardship in the war-ravaged country. The decree exempts those making 50,000 liras ($40) a month or less from paying income tax. “The new amendment reduces the tax burden on those with low incomes,” the decree said.

Coronavirus spreads in Nagorno-Karabakh amid heavy fighting

STEPANAKERT, Nagorno-Karabakh (AP) — People who are sick with the coronavirus pack into chilly basements alongside the healthy to hide from artillery fire. The local health minister who tested positive keeps working, despite a fever and pneumonia. “We just don’t have time to think about coronavirus,” said Irina Musaelyan, a resident of the regional capital of Stepanakert who was sheltering in a basement with her neighbors.

Family Mask: "Open Seventeen - Supporting Next-Gen Leaders Innovate for a Sustainable Post-Pandemic World"

The Open Seventeen ("O17") is a challenge-based, online interactive coaching programme to help young global innovators connect and shape good ideas into viable social innovations projects. O17 supports projects that enable grassroots public participation and citizen science through the use of open data and crowdsourcing. Family Mask, a United Nations Global Compact member, is delighted to publish this group Q&A; interview series in support of StartmeupHK, of which Global Citizen Capital is an official supporting organization.

Nigeria protesters break curfew amid gunfire, chaos in Lagos

Nigerian protesters demanding an end to police brutality defied a curfew and faced off with security forces Wednesday as gunfire rang out and fires burned in Lagos, a day after shots were fired into a crowd of demonstrators singing the country’s national anthem. It’s not clear if any protesters were killed in Tuesday night’s shooting at the Lekki toll plaza in the West African country’s sprawling commercial capital.

Construction Accounting Software Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component ; Deployment Type ; Application

The global construction accounting software market was valued at US$ 647. 22million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 1033. 46million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6. 1% from 2020 to 2027.New York, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Construction Accounting Software Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Component ; Deployment Type ; Application" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978063/?utm_source=GNW Appropriate accounting software is a vital component for operating all construction companies successfully.Companies of all sizes are continuously dealing with numerous subcontractors, contractors, and temporary construction teams, which further complicate procurement, payroll, and several other accounting functions. Pertaining to this fact, reliable software is required for guaranteeing everything from purchase orders, to inventory and equipment tracking.Construction accounting software offers users with several financial management tools for construction activities and large projects. These solutions provide features such as payroll, job costing, general ledger, audit reporting, and accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR), among others.Certain construction accounting software solutions are developed and focused for specific financial information, while others offer accounting insights into the organization as a whole. Construction accounting solutions are almost equivalent to basic accounting software; however, they are particularly tailored to the construction sector. Through deploying construction accounting software, builders and contractors are capable to enhance project performance by offering all the relevant information to the project managers. The blooming construction industry and rising penetration of ERP modules in construction industry are some of the key driving factors for global construction accounting software market.However, availability of free construction accounting software may hinder the growth of the market in some applications. Despite some limitations, a large untapped market amongst small construction firms is anticipated to drive the future growth of construction accounting software market. The global construction accounting software market is segmented on the bases of component, deployment, and application.Based on component, market is further segmented into solution and services. Based on deployment, the market is segmented into cloud and on-premise. Similarly, based on application, the market is segmented into SMEs and large enterprises. According to the latest situation report from the World Health Organization (WHO), the US, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, the UK, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Iran, and China are among the worst affected countries due to COVID-19 outbreak.The outbreak first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019, and since then, it has spread at a fast pace across the world. The COVID-19 crisis is affecting the industries worldwide, and the global economy is anticipated to take the worst hit in the year 2020 and likely in 2021.The outbreak has created significant disruptions in the construction sector. The sharp decline in the international trade is negatively impacting the growth of the global economy.The production shutdowns, restrictions on supply chain, procurement management, labor scarcity, and border lockdowns to combat and contain the outbreak have adversely affected the construction sector. The production slowdown in the construction industry is directly affecting the adoption of various ad-hoc technologies and solutions such as construction accounting software, as the construction companies have reduced their spending on adopting several technology solutions to deal with the current scenario. The impact of COVID-19 outbreak on the global construction accounting software market growth in various countries/regions is described in the below sections. Overall size of the construction accounting software market has been derived using both primary and secondary sources.To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. The process also serves the purpose of obtaining overview and forecast for the construction accounting software market with respects to all the segments pertaining to the region.Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate the data as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants typically involved in this process include industry experts such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultant such as valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the construction accounting software market. Acclivity Group LLC; Chetu Inc; CMiC; Foundation software Inc.; FreshBooks; Intuit Inc.; Jonas construction software; Sage Group PLC; Viewpoint, Inc.; and Xero Limited are among the major players operating in the global construction accounting software market. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978063/?utm_source=GNW About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. __________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001

Is China trying to displace US as top global power? Two analysts differ

Two prominent China analysts debated on Tuesday whether Beijing is attempting to supplant Washington as the foremost global power.Speaking during a South China Morning Post webinar about the state of multilateralism under US President Donald Trump, Elizabeth Economy, a senior fellow for China studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, countered an assertion by David Firestein, CEO of the George HW Bush Foundation for US-China Relations, that Beijing was primarily seeking "a place at the table that is commensurate with its heft".The prevailing assumption "both in the executive and legislative branches that China seeks to displace the United States and supplant the United States as the world's only superpower ... is a misreading of China's strategic intentions", said Firestein, who spent 18 years as a foreign service officer in the US Department of State.Get the latest insights and analysis from our Global Impact newsletter on the big stories originating in China."I think China wants to do a lot of things, and I think a lot of the things that China wants to do are very problematic for the United States, but I don't think that China aspires to be the United States 2.2, the so-called world's policeman, [with] boots on the ground in 100 countries," he said.Economy pointed to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) \- a series of rail, road and sea infrastructure projects connecting more than 70 countries in Asia, Europe and Africa - as evidence of President Xi Jinping's "breathtaking" ambition for his country, the world's most populous.The Chinese government is "looking for the rights without the responsibilities of global leadership", said Economy, who is also a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and author of the 2018 book The Third Revolution: Xi Jinping and the New Chinese State."Xi Jinping has 2,000 pages worth of his speeches collected in three volumes, and if you read through those speeches, the ambition is breathtaking."It deals with unification of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South China Sea, with transforming the geopolitical strategic landscape through the Belt and Road," she said. "This is training officials in Africa on how to model their internet governance laws after China, and this is ... the level of global governance norms where the ambition is no less than to say that authoritarian states and their values should hold equal weight with democratic states and their universal values."Some BRI projects - funded primarily through loans provided by China's three government policy banks, the large state-owned banks, and sovereign wealth funds such as the Silk Road Fund - have attracted controversy, with accusations that they push developing nations into "debt traps" and give Beijing political leverage around the world.Sri Lanka's Hambantota port, for example, is one of the most controversial BRI developments. Paid for with Chinese money, Colombo was forced to hand over the running of the facility to a Chinese firm in 2017 after it was unable to meet its debt repayments.A Chinese company now runs the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka. Photo: Handout alt=A Chinese company now runs the Hambantota port in Sri Lanka. Photo: HandoutThe webinar panel - which also included Jeremie Waterman, president of the US Chamber of Commerce's China Centre - found agreement on other points.They were in unison in condemning the trade war Trump launched in 2018, pointing out that the US trade deficit with China is now larger than it was before Trump took office, and that there's little evidence that punitive tariffs have brought manufacturing jobs back to the US."What this administration has lacked is an overarching framework for engaging allies to include ... a coherent approach on trade policy or a consistent approach that brings allies together on the most important regulatory issues of concern ... that we have with China," Waterman said.Economy and Waterman also agreed that despite the counterproductive aspects of Trump's unilateralism with regard to China, his administration has made progress in countering the influence of BRI. In particular, Economy lauded Trump's establishment of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), which provides funding and other incentives for private companies to develop infrastructure projects worldwide.Last year, Congress authorised US$60 billion in DFC funding, which is far short of the estimated US$126 billion that China provided for belt and road initiatives in 2018 alone. However, proponents of the US plan argue that supporting projects that private investors want ensures efficiency and stronger market rationale."There has been a subtle shift and focus on our Asian partners, strengthening relations with Vietnam, for example," Economy said. "I think not having the president lead on this type of activity sends a message to other leaders, it makes them unsure about the US commitment."With the Defence Department, State [Department], National Security Council, certainly the top Asia people, who are creating and helping to direct policy, they are all very committed to a multilateral internationalist policy around security and around competition with China," she added. "So I do think that that would continue" if Democratic challenger Joe Biden wins the upcoming presidential election.This article originally appeared in the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the most authoritative voice reporting on China and Asia for more than a century. For more SCMP stories, please explore the SCMP app or visit the SCMP's Facebook and Twitter pages. Copyright © 2020 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2020. South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved.

Pope reverts to mask-less old ways amid growing criticism

A day after donning a face mask for the first time during a liturgical service, Pope Francis was back to his mask-less old ways Wednesday despite surging coronavirus infections across Europe and growing criticism of his behavior and the example he is setting. Francis shunned a face mask again during his Wednesday general audience in the Vatican auditorium, and didn't wear one when he greeted a half-dozen mask-less bishops at the end. Only one kept it on, and by the end of his tete-a-tete with Francis, had lowered it under his chin.

LTE & 5G for Critical Communications: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

For nearly a century, the critical communications industry has relied on narrowband LMR (Land Mobile Radio) networks for mission-critical voice and low-speed data services.New York, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "LTE & 5G for Critical Communications: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05977193/?utm_source=GNW Over time, these systems have evolved from relatively basic analog radios to digital communications technologies, such as P25 (Project 25) and TETRA, to provide superior voice quality, end-to-end encryption and other advanced features. However, due to their inherent bandwidth and design limitations, even the most sophisticated digital LMR networks are unable to support mobile broadband and data-driven industrial IoT applications that have become vital for public safety, military, utilities, transportation, oil and gas, mining and other segments of the critical communications industry. The 3GPP-defined LTE and 5G NR standards have emerged as the leading candidates to fill this void. Over the last decade, a plethora of dedicated, hybrid commercial-private and MVNO-based 3GPP networks have been deployed to deliver critical communications broadband capabilities – in addition to the use of commercial mobile operator networks – for application scenarios as diverse as PTT group communications, real-time mobile video surveillance, AR/VR (Augmented & Virtual Reality), wirelessly connected robotics, and automation in industrial environments. These networks range from nationwide public safety broadband platforms such as the United States’ FirstNet (First Responder Network), South Korea’s Safe-Net (National Disaster Safety Communications Network) and Britain’s ESN (Emergency Services Network) to regional cellular networks covering the service footprint of utility companies and localized wireless systems in settings such as railroads, airports, maritime ports, oil and gas production facilities, remote mining sites, factories and warehouses. At present, most critical communications user organizations employ LTE and 5G NR as complementary technologies to augment existing voice-centric LMR networks with broadband capabilities. However, with the standardization and commercial availability of MCX (Mission-Critical PTT, Video & Data), IOPS (Isolated Operation for Public Safety), HPUE (High-Power User Equipment) and other 3GPP-defined critical communications features, LTE and 5G NR networks are increasingly gaining recognition as an all-inclusive critical communications platform for the delivery of mobile broadband and industrial IoT capabilities, as well as MCPTT (Mission-Critical PTT) voice functionality comparable to that offered by traditional LMR systems. Despite the economic slowdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges, SNS Telecom & IT estimates that global investments in LTE and 5G network infrastructure for critical communications will surpass $3 Billion by the end of 2020. The market is further expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 13% between 2020 and 2023, eventually accounting for nearly $5 Billion by 2023. Spanning over 2,000 pages, the "LTE & 5G for Critical Communications: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts" report package encompasses two comprehensive reports covering the use of LTE and 5G NR networks for critical communications. \- The Private LTE & 5G Network Ecosystem: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, Industry Verticals & Forecasts \- The Public Safety LTE & 5G Market: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts This report package provides an in-depth assessment of LTE and 5G for critical communications including the value chain, market drivers, barriers to uptake, enabling technologies, key trends, future roadmap, vertical sectors, application scenarios, standardization, spectrum availability/allocation, regulatory landscape, case studies, ecosystem player profiles and strategies, as well as LTE and 5G network infrastructure investment forecasts from 2020 till 2030. The report package comes with an associated Excel datasheet suite covering quantitative data from all numeric forecasts presented in both reports. Topics Covered The report package covers the following topics: Report 1: The Private LTE & 5G Network Ecosystem: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, Industry Verticals & Forecasts- Private LTE and 5G network ecosystem \- Market drivers and barriers \- System architecture and key elements of private LTE and 5G networks \- Analysis of vertical markets and applications – ranging from mobile broadband and mission-critical voice to domain-specific applications such as CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control) and connected robotics for factory automation \- Operational models for private LTE and 5G networks including independent, managed, shared core, hybrid commercial-private and private MVNO networks \- Mission-critical PTT/video/data services, deployable LTE/5G systems, cellular IoT, TSN (Time Sensitive Networking), URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications) techniques, quantum cryptography, unlicensed/shared spectrum, neutral-host/multi-operator small cells, network slicing, MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing) and other enabling technologies \- Key trends including the adoption of local and shared spectrum licensing, commercial readiness of private 5G systems for Industry 4.0, nationwide and city-wide public safety broadband network build-outs, regional mission/business-critical LTE networks for utilities and energy companies, localized private LTE/5G networks for railway infrastructure, ports, airports, mines, factories, warehouses, buildings, campuses and public venues, and pioneering neutral-host business models for enterprise and public wireless connectivity. \- Review of private LTE and 5G network engagements worldwide, including case studies of more than 40 live networks \- Spectrum availability, allocation and usage for private LTE and 5G networks across the global, regional and national regulatory domains \- Standardization, regulatory and collaborative initiatives \- Future roadmap and value chain \- Profiles and strategies of over 600 ecosystem players including LTE/5G network infrastructure suppliers and vertical-domain specialists \- Strategic recommendations for end users, LTE/5G network infrastructure suppliers, system integrators and commercial/private mobile operators \- Market analysis and forecasts from 2020 till 2030 Report 2: The Public Safety LTE & 5G Market: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts- Public safety LTE and 5G ecosystem \- Market drivers and barriers \- System architecture and key elements of public safety LTE and 5G systems \- Analysis of public safety broadband application scenarios and use cases – ranging from mission-critical group communications and real-time video transmission to 5G era applications centered upon UHD (Ultra High Definition Video), AR/VR/MR (Augmented, Virtual & Mixed Reality), drones and robotics \- Operational models for public safety LTE and 5G networks including commercial, independent, managed, shared core, hybrid commercial-private and secure MVNO networks \- PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships) and other common approaches to financing and delivering dedicated public safety LTE and 5G networks \- MCX (Mission-Critical PTT, Video & Data), IOPS (Isolated Operation for Public Safety), deployable LTE/5G systems, ProSe (Proximity Services) for D2D (Device-to-Device) communications, HPUE (High Power User Equipment), QPP (QoS, Priority & Preemption), network slicing, end-to-end security, high-precision positioning, 3GPP access over satellite/NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networking) platforms and other enabling technologies \- Key trends including hybrid RAN (Radio Access Network) implementations for nationwide public safety broadband networks, local and city-level LTE deployments to support police forces in developing countries, adoption of sub-500 MHz spectrum for mission-critical LTE networks, commercial readiness of 3GPP-compliant MCX functionality, LMR-based interim solutions for off-network communications, secure MVNO solutions with cross-border roaming, mobile operator-branded critical communications broadband platforms, 5G NR connectivity for applications requiring higher data rates and lower latencies, and localized 5G NR networks for incident scene management \- Review of public safety LTE/5G engagements worldwide including a detailed assessment of 10 nationwide public safety broadband projects and additional case studies of over 40 dedicated, hybrid, MVNO and commercial operator-supplied systems \- Spectrum availability, allocation and usage for public safety LTE and 5G networks across the global, regional and national regulatory domains \- Standardization, regulatory and collaborative initiatives \- Future roadmap and value chain \- Profiles and strategies of 1,100 ecosystem players including LTE/5G equipment suppliers and public safety-domain specialists \- Strategic recommendations for public safety and government agencies, LTE/5G infrastructure, device and chipset suppliers, LMR vendors, system integrators, and commercial/private mobile operators \- Market analysis and forecasts from 2020 till 2030 Key Questions Answered The report package provides answers to the following key questions: \- How big is the opportunity for LTE and 5G in the critical communications industry? \- What trends, drivers and barriers are influencing its growth? \- How is the ecosystem evolving by segment and region? \- What will the market size be in 2023, and at what rate will it grow? \- Which vertical markets and regions will see the highest percentage of growth? \- What is the status of dedicated, hybrid commercial-private and secure MVNO-based critical communications broadband networks worldwide? \- What are the existing and candidate licensed, unlicensed and shared spectrum bands for the operation of private LTE and 5G networks? \- What opportunities exist for commercial mobile operators in the critical communications domain? \- What are the key applications of LTE and 5G for public safety, military, utilities, transportation, oil and gas, mining and other verticals? \- Will FirstNet, Safe-Net, ESN and other nationwide public safety broadband networks eventually replace existing digital LMR networks? \- When will LTE and 5G supersede GSM-R as the predominant radio bearer for railway communications? \- How does standardization impact the adoption of LTE and 5G for critical communications and industrial IoT? \- When will MCX, IOPS, HPUE and other 3GPP-defined critical communications features be widely employed in LTE and 5G networks? \- How will the integration of TSN enable 5G networks to deliver reliable, low-latency connectivity across a broad range of time-critical industrial IoT applications? \- Who are the key ecosystem players, and what are their strategies? \- What strategies should LTE/5G equipment suppliers, system integrators, vertical-domain specialists and mobile operators adopt to remain competitive? 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Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. __________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001

Trump administration alters and downplays human rights abuses in reports

A report found that the state department assessments were not consistent with the seriousness of situations in other countriesThe Trump administration has omitted or altered vital information about human rights – including torture, reproductive rights and persecution based on sexuality – from its annual assessments of human rights, a new report reveals.The state department’s annual reports have long been relied upon by governments, judges and lawyers – as well as the United Nations – as a “gold standard” of objective information about the human rights situation in countries around the world. The US began compiling these reports in 1976.The Asylum Research Centre conducted a line-by-line analysis and comparison between US state department human rights reports in the last year of the Obama administration and the first three years of the Trump administration.The ARC focused on five countries with serious human rights abuses – Eritrea, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Sudan – to conduct its analysis.It found that sections of the US reports were not consistent with the situation on the ground as documented by other reliable sources of information and had the effect of downplaying the seriousness of the human rights situations in these countries.The principal changes related to women’s rights, civil and political rights, and issues relating to LGBTQ+ people.Reports during the Trump era have also generally been shorter with certain sections removed or renamed.All reports during the Trump administration removed the “Reproductive Rights” section and replaced it with “Coercion in Population Control”, omitting information related to accessing reproductive rights, contraception and pre- and post-natal healthcare.Violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, organisations and activistswas omitted altogether from reports on Iraq, despite well-documented examples of homophobic violence in the country.The Iran reports failed to document the use of prolonged solitary confinement and sexual humiliation as reported methods of torture. They also ignored discrimination and abuse of LGBTQ+ people, even though human rights organisations have documented systematic discrimination and violence against sexual minorities in the country.The Iraq reports no longer mentioned the use of torture in prisons operated in the Kurdistan region of the country.The Pakistan reports failed to mention the end of the moratorium on capital punishment, the execution of individuals who were under the age 18 when they allegedly committed the crime, and women’s inability to access legal representation.The 2019 Eritrea report no longer mentioned widespread sexual violence against women in military training camps that amounted to torture and the forced domestic service of women and girls in training camps that amounted to sexual slavery.The 2019 Sudan report appeared to suggest that human rights abuses – such as arbitrary killings by the security forces, forced disappearances, the detention of peaceful protesters, the failure to properly investigate alleged mistreatment, and traditional legal practices discriminating against women – only took place during the regime of Omar al-Bashir. Other sources have documented their continued occurrence since the veteran dictator was deposed by the army last year.
Liz Williams, co-director of ARC said: “Our research shows that the state department under the Trump administration has excluded human rights issues from its reports which continue to be well documented elsewhere. We are concerned that these omissions have the effect of denying the existence of rights or abuses and may result in certain types of asylum claims being dismissed if the US Department of State reports are relied upon in isolation.”Some individual changes or omissions to these reports during the Trump administration have previously been highlighted but this is the first time a comprehensive analysis has been carried out.ARC expressed concern that the failure to comprehensively document human rights abuses could lead to an inability to hold perpetrators of these abuses to account.The fundamental changes have implications for decisions of governments around the world on foreign policy, aid, diplomatic engagement and refugee rights.In the UK, judges and the Home Office use these reports regularly to inform decisions about whether or not asylum seekers should be granted sanctuary or forcibly returned to their home countries. Information from these reports can make the difference between life or death for some asylum seekers.

Brexit trade deal is within reach, says Michel Barnier

A Brexit trade deal is “within reach”, Michel Barnier said before offering to meet all of the UK’s conditions to reboot negotiations with Brussels. The chief negotiator said that both the UK and EU would have to compromise to get the agreement done in a conciliatory speech to the European Parliament in the Belgian capital. Mr Barnier said, “We want a deal that will be mutually beneficial to both parties in respect of the autonomy and sovereignty of both sides. A deal reflecting a balanced compromise." He added, “Despite the difficulties we've faced an agreement is within reach. If both sides are willing to work constructively, if both sides are willing to compromise.” The speech was intended to satisfy a British demand that Brussels makes clear it will compromise, as well as the UK, to get a deal before negotiations resume. UK Ministers welcomed Mr Barnier’s recognition of UK sovereignty, as the pound jumped to a one week high against the US dollar. Mr Barnier also repeated his promise that the EU would negotiate “day and night” on all subjects, and on the basis of common legal texts, which were the UK’s other conditions before returning to the negotiating table. The EU has an end of October deadline for the deal to be agreed. That will give time for the agreement to be ratified in the 10 weeks before the end of the year and the Brexit transition period and so avoid no deal. Mr Barnier said, “We will seek the necessary compromises on both sides. In order to do our utmost to reach an agreement, we will do so right up until the last day that it's possible to do so, our doors will always remain open right up until the very end.” Boris Johnson declared he was ready to “embrace” no deal on Friday, and that trade talks were over unless there was a “fundamental change” of approach from the EU. It was not immediately clear if the speech was enough for Britain to return to trade negotiations. Lord Frost, Britain's chief negotiator, is expected to speak to Mr Barnier again by phone today - the third day running they will have spoken - with one Whitehall source saying they were "cautiously optimistic" that negotiations could be back on. Ministers are currently studying the text of Michel Barnier's speech.The British optimism comes from Mr Barnier's public admission that there needs to be "compromise on both sides". It is the crucial concession Number 10 has been looking for since EU leaders called on the UK to “move” on the major sticking points of fishing, the level playing field guarantees and the deal’s enforcement. “It sounds incredibly positive that he’s talking about the sovereignty of the United Kingdom,” UK Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi told Bloomberg television. The Telegraph exclusively reported on Tuesday that Mr Barnier could be in London for negotiations as early as Thursday. A Brussels source added that Mr Barnier could come on Thursday but "it is not confirmed". One senior UK Government source said yesterday ministers were "hoping to hear more from the EU" before the end of this week. A second source said Mr Barnier could be in London on Thursday.

Defense Drone Antenna Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Technology, Type, Frequency, and Application, and Geography

The defense drone antenna market was valued at US$ 539. 42 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 872. 38 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6. 6% from 2020 to 2027. Factors such as increased drone procurement by military forces due to higher defense budgets and mounting interest in circular omni-directional antennas bolster the growth of the global defense drone antenna market.New York, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Defense Drone Antenna Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Technology, Type, Frequency, and Application, and Geography" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978067/?utm_source=GNW However, signal overlapping issues with linear antennas may hinder the growth of the market. Despite limitations, the soaring R&D to introduce newer variants such as low-weight and 360° multibeam antennas is anticipated to drive the growth of the defense drone antenna market in the near future. Military forces utilize unmanned technologies for purposes such as surveillance, communications, navigation, and signal intelligence.Military forces are continuously seeking advanced technologies with an objective to enhance the capabilities of unmanned vehicles. The linear polarized omnidirectional antennas are among the preferred antenna technologies.However, the preference for circular polarized omnidirectional antennas is rising at an exponential rate. The modern-day military drones need to constantly move or maneuver to gather higher volumes of information; thus, sometimes they need to adopt acrobatic flying.The circular antennas are smaller, which offer added advantage for easy manoeuvrability. In addition to smaller antenna size, the ability to transmit the collected data at 360° is gathering interest of defense forces as well as the defense drone manufacturers. Moreover, the military forces demand exceptional quality of captured data and images among the military forces, and these antennas facilitate the transmission of high-quality images during the drone flight at close proximity of the target. Such benefits of circular omnidirectional antennas are contributing to the defense drone antenna market growth. The defense drone antenna market is segmented into technology, type, frequency, and application.Based on technology, the market is segmented into linear polarized directional antenna, linear polarized omni directional antenna, circular polarized directional antenna, and circular polarized omni directional antenna. In 2019, the linear polarized omni directional antenna segment held the largest share of global defense drone antenna market.Based on type, the defense drone antenna market is divided into lightweight antenna, FPV antenna, telemetry antenna, NLOS antenna, and others. The FPV antenna segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period.In terms of application, the market is segmented into surveillance, navigation, communication, telemetry, and others. The communication segment contributed a substantial share in 2019. The surveillance segment is projected to be the fastest growing segment during the forecast period. COVID-19 is spreading at a rapid pace across the world, and in April 2020, China, the US, Italy, Spain, Germany, the UK, Iran, and France were among the worst affected countries in terms of reported deaths and confirmed cases.On the defense side, the contractors are better positioned, as they are not expected to feel the adverse impact of COVID-19 in the short- to mid-term. While production is anticipated to slow down for the same reasons as in drone and its related components manufacturing, demand is unlikely to be affected over the next two years since the budget for these projects had been assigned prior to the pandemic and these projects are crucial to national defense.The recovery period of impact of COVID-19 on defense industry is foreseen to be quicker as compared to various other industries. The production of the equipment is expected to start at a slower pace in 2020 and is anticipated to gain pace from 2021 which is further foreseen to positively influence the defense equipment manufacturing including drone antennas. This factor is analyzed to predict the growth of defense drone antenna market during the forecast period. The overall defense drone antenna market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources.To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information related to the market. The process also serves the purpose of obtaining an overview and forecast for the defense drone antenna market with respect to all the segments.It also provides the overview and forecast for the global defense drone antenna market based on all the segmentation provided with respect to five major regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. Also, primary interviews were conducted with industry participants and commentators to validate data, as well as to gain more analytical insights into the topic. The participants who typically take part in such a process include industry experts, such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants, such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the defense drone antenna market. A few major players operating in the global defense drone antenna market are Alaris Holdings Ltd., Antcom Corporation, Antenna Research Associates, Inc., Cobham Plc, JEM Engineering, MP Antenna, LTD, PPM Systems, Southwest Antennas, Inc., TE Connectivity, and Trimble Inc., among others. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978067/?utm_source=GNW About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. __________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001

UN envoy hails early agreements in Libya talks

The U.N. envoy for Libya said Wednesday the two warring factions have agreed on issues that “directly impact the lives and welfare of the Libyan people,” noting that the thorny work to cement a cease-fire in the restive North African country will continue. Stephanie Turco Williams, the U.N. envoy, cited agreements to open air and land routes in the country, to work to ease inflammatory rhetoric in Libyan media, and to help kickstart Libya’s vital oil industry, as talks in Geneva continued this week under her mediation. “I am pleased to report that the two sides have reached agreement on several important issues which directly impact the lives and welfare of the Libyan people,” she said.

Stampede kills 11 Afghans seeking visas to leave country

At least 11 women were trampled to death when a stampede broke out Wednesday among thousands of Afghans waiting in a soccer stadium to get visas to leave the country, officials said. Attaullah Khogyani, the spokesman for the governor of the eastern Nangarhar province, said another 13 people, mostly women, were injured at the stadium, where they were trying to get visas to enter neighboring Pakistan.

Fecal Analyzer Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product Type and End User, and Geography

The fecal analyzer market was valued at US$ 657. 44 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 842. 48 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3. 3% from 2020 to 2027. The growth of the fecal analyzer market is mainly attributed to the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer and implementation of screening programs, rise in geriatric population, and technological advancements in healthcare devices.New York, Oct. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Fecal Analyzer Market Forecast to 2027 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Product Type and End User, and Geography" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978071/?utm_source=GNW However, the challenges related to analysis and fecal analyzer handling hinder the market growth. The degeneration of cells or tissues of body with age leads to a greater risk of chronic diseases.Elderly people are more prone to gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn’s disease, colorectal cancer, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); this is mainly ascribed to the changes in the composition and metabolic activities in the colonic ecosystem of aging human body. Fecal testing enables access to the understand the physiology ofgut microbes and helps in designing treatment for IBS. After colorectal cancer, IBS is a commonly diagnosed disease among geriatric population. ~10–20% of elderly people in the world are diagnosed with the symptoms of IBS. According to statistics from the United Nations (UN) Global Population Prospects for 2019, the world population is projected to grow by 2 billion over the next 30 years, to reach 9.7 billion by 2050 from 7.7 billion in 2019, and the world’s elderly population is already on the rise. This is expected increase the prevalence of IBS or other gastrointestinal diseases in the coming years, thereby escalating the demand for fecal analyzers. Based on product type, the fecal analyzermarket is segmented into fully automated fecal analyzer and semi-automatic fecal analyzer.The fully automated fecal analyzer segment held a larger share of the market in 2019, and it is anticipated to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The market growth of this segment is attributed to the capabilities these analyzersto simultaneously dilute, blend, extract, and suck the samples. Based on end user, the fecal analyzer market is segmented into hospitals, clinics, and others. The hospitals segment held the largest share of the market in 2019, and it is further estimated to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Brazilian Association of Intestinal Cancer Prevention, Dubai Health Authority, and World Health Organization (WHO)are among the major secondary sources referred for preparing this report. Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p05978071/?utm_source=GNW About Reportlinker ReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place. __________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001

Worsening opioid crisis overshadowed in presidential race

Like millions of Americans, Diane Urban watched the first presidential debate last month at home with her family. When it was over, she turned off the television and climbed into the bed her 25-year-old son Jordan used to sleep in. After watching President Donald Trump target the son of former Vice President Joe Biden for his history of substance abuse, Urban was reminded again of the shame her son lived with during his own battle with addiction.

Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome

Four years after Donald Trump’s election reframed how many nations interacted with the United States, the way that the world’s foremost superpower moves forward after its presidential election stands to impact many geopolitical pressure points — whether the victor turns out to be Trump or his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden. From Iran to Cuba, from China to Israel, American involvement and influence on the international stage has evolved sharply since Trump took office in 2017.

With cakes, solitary Sabbaths sweetened for older Israelis

For thousands of older Israelis like Sara Weinsten, being housebound alone during the country's second nationwide lockdown is difficult and depressing. “Loneliness brings back the past, and it's hard,” said Weinsten, an 85-year-old Holocaust survivor who lives in the central Israeli town of Yavne. Israel imposed its second nationwide lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic on Sept. 18, to rein in one of the highest infection rates per capita in the world.

World trade rebounding slowly, outlook uncertain: U.N. report

The value of global trade is set to fall by 7% to 9% in 2020 from the previous year, despite signs of a fragile rebound led by China in the third quarter, a United Nations report said on Wednesday. No region was spared by an estimated 19% year-on-year plunge in world trade in the second quarter, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted economies, the U.N. Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said. Global trade recovered somewhat in the third quarter, when it was estimated at about 4.5% less than in the same period a year ago, the agency said in its latest update.

Many thorny global situations hinge on US election outcome

Four years after Donald Trump's election reframed how many nations interacted with the United States, the way that the world's foremost superpower moves forward after its presidential election stands to impact many geopolitical pressure points — whether the victor turns out to be Trump or his Democratic challenger, former Vice President Joe Biden. From Iran to Cuba, from China to Israel, American involvement and influence on the international stage has evolved sharply since Trump took office in 2017.

'So much work to do': How Biden is planning for transition

If Joe Biden defeats President Donald Trump next month, he'll quickly face a new challenge: standing up a new administration to lead a divided nation through a series of historic crises. After making Trump's handling of the coronavirus pandemic a centerpiece of his campaign, Biden will have to show that his team can better handle the public health calamity. With the election less than two weeks away, Biden and his aides are most focused on maintaining his advantage in polls against Trump.

Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett served for nearly three years on the board of private Christian schools that effectively barred admission to children of same-sex parents and made it plain that openly gay and lesbian teachers weren’t welcome in the classroom. The policies that discriminated against LGBTQ people and their children were in place for years at Trinity Schools Inc., both before Barrett joined the board in 2015 and during the time she served. The three schools, in Indiana, Minnesota and Virginia, are affiliated with People of Praise, an insular community rooted in its own interpretation of the Bible, of which Barrett and her husband have been longtime members.

Growing NKorean nuclear threat awaits US election winner

WASHINGTON (AP) — “Where’s the war?” That’s how President Donald Trump defends his North Korea policy at campaign rallies even though he’s joined the list of U.S. presidents unable to stop the ever-growing nuclear threat from Kim Jong Un. Despite Trump’s three meetings with Kim, the North Korean leader is expanding his arsenal. Arms experts said the missile could possibly fire multiple nuclear warheads at the United States.

Trump tends to his electoral map, Biden eyes Obama boost

President Donald Trump is hopping from one must-win stop on the electoral map to the next in the leadup to a final presidential debate that may be his last, best chance to alter the trajectory of the 2020 campaign. As Democrat Joe Biden holes up for debate prep in advance of Thursday's faceoff in Nashville, Tennessee, he's hoping for a boost from former President Barack Obama, who will be holding his first in-person campaign event for Biden on Wednesday in Philadelphia. Obama, who has become increasingly critical of Trump over the three and a half years since he left office, will address a drive-in rally, where supporters will listen to him over the radio inside their cars.