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Democrats concerns about the viability of President Joe Biden's candidacy are growing.

According to the Washington Post, Barack Obama privately told

party allies that he thinks Mr Biden's chances of winning in November have

diminished. Nancy Pelosi, a former House Speaker, reportedly says so too.

The President, who has tried to quell concerns in interviews and at campaign events, currently self isolating in Delaware with mild

COVID-19 symptoms.

At least 17 people were killed in Bangladesh as unrest rocked the country.

In Dhaka, the capital protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state-run television

network.

Authorities cut access to some internet services.

Protesters are demanding an end to a controversial quota policy

that reserves 30% of government jobs for the families of veterans who fought in the country's War of Independence in 1971.

Toulaam, Vietnam's president, took over as the Communist Party's caretaker leader.

The 80-year-old party chief, Nuan Fu Trong, has been suffering from poor health.

Mr. Lam previously served as Vietnam's top security official and led a sweeping

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