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Reuters <https://www.reuters.com/article/us-sudan-israel-exclusive/exclusive-sudan-premier-ready-for-israel-
ties-if-parliament-approves-sources-idUSION2772FE> (10/22, Abdelaziz) reports that Sudan's Prime Minister 
Abdalla Hamdok is "ready to proceed with normalizing relations with Israel once a yet-to-be-formed transitional 
parliament has approved the step," according to "two Sudanese government sources." Reuters says "the 
comments are the clearest sign that Hamdok, under pressure from the United States, is willing to contemplate 
Sudan establishing ties with former adversary Israel." However, "such a move would not be imminent, because 
the parliament still needs to be established under a power-sharing deal between the military officers and civilians 
who have been running Sudan jointly since the overthrow of autocrat Omar al-Bashir in 2019." 
The AP <https://r.bulletinintelligence.com/6628a600bac84c139da46fb64cc2c973> (10/22, Federman, Magdy) 
reports that on Thursday, Sudanese officials "confirmed...that a senior U.S.-Israeli delegation flew to Sudan on a 
private jet this week to wrap up a deal that would make Sudan the third Arab country to normalize ties with 
Israel this year." The AP says "such a deal would deepen Sudan's engagement with the West after President 
Donald Trump's conditional agreement this week to remove the North African nation from the list of state 
sponsors of terrorism." 
Hariri Named Lebanon's Prime Minister For Fourth Time. 
Reuters <https://www.reuters.corn/article/us-lebanon-crisis/in-his-comeback-as-lebanons-pm-hariri-vows-to-
halt-collapse-idUSICBN2770NU> (10/22, Francis, Dahan) reports that on Thursday, Saad al-Hariri was named 
Lebanon's prime minister "for a fourth time...and pledged to form a new government to tackle the country's 
worst crisis since its 1975-1990 civil war." According to Reuters, "after his nomination, Hariri said he would 
quickly form a cabinet of specialists to bring in economic and financial reforms set out in a French plan to get 
foreign aid. But he faces major challenges to navigate Lebanon's sectarian politics to agree a cabinet, which must 
then fix a mounting list of woes: a banking crisis, currency crash, rising poverty and state debts." 
The Washington Post <https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/lebanon-prime-minister-
hariri/2020/10/22/11f5a070-13b0-11eb-a258-614acf2b906d_story.html> (10/22, Dadouch, 14.2M) says, 
"Hariri's return as prime minister brings Lebanon back full circle, fueling anger at a static political system that 
has been controlled by the same families for decades." The Post adds, "His designation came amid one of 
Lebanon's most tumultuous periods: The spread of the novel coronavirus and government-enforced lockdowns 
exacerbated a titanic economic struggle — but both crises briefly paled in comparison to a massive blast that tore 
through the capital, Beirut, on Aug. 4, killing nearly 200 people and damaging much of the city." 
Nigeria's Buhari Does Not Mention Shooting Of Protesters In Speech On Unrest. 
The AP <https://apnews.corn/article/police-police-brutality-africa-lagos-west-africa-
a02dc58ac8d9fec74047e6386b7fel5a> (10/22, Olukoya) reports Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari "spoke 
to the nation about the unrest that has gripped the country in recent days, but without making any mention of the 
shootings of peaceful protesters at Lekki toll plaza on Tuesday night that prompted international outrage." 
Buhari "called on Nigeria's youths `to discontinue the street protests and constructively engage the government 
in finding solutions. Your voice has been heard loud and clear and we are responding." Reuters 
<https://www.reuters.com/article/us-nigeria-protests-military/nigerias-president-urges-end-to-protests-but-
remains-silent-on-demonstration-shooting-idUSICBN27710H> (10/22, Onuah, George) says the unrest "has 
become a political crisis for Buhari, a former military leader who came to power at the ballot box in 2015 and is 
commander-in-chief of the armed forces." 
Guinean President Easily Wins Third Term. 
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Reuters <https://www.reuters.corn/article/us-guinea-election/guinea-president-conde-wins-re-election-in-
landslide-preliminary-results-idUSKBN2772YZ> (10/22, Samb) reports Guinea's President Alpha Conde "has 
won a landslide re-election victory, preliminary results showed on Thursday, giving him a third term in office 
after a bitterly fought election that has sparked deadly street violence. With 37 of 38 electoral districts counted, 
Conde, 82, received 2.4 million votes, versus 1.26 million for his nearest rival, opposition candidate Cellou 
Dalein Diallo." 
Polish Court Bans One Of Country's Only Forms Of Legal Abortion. 
The AP <https://apnews.com/articlefinternational-news-poland-abortion-europe-birth-defects-
9258358858a72911663cd1d276a8fbd2> (10/22, Scislowska) reports Poland's Constitutional Court ruled 
Thursday "that a law allowing abortion of fetuses with congenital defects is unconstitutional, shutting a major 
loophole in the predominantly Catholic country's abortion laws that are among the strictest in Europe." The 
decision "came in response to a motion from right-wing lawmakers who argued that terminating a pregnancy due 
to fetal defects — the most common reason cited for legal abortions in Poland — violates a constitutional provision 
that calls for protecting the life of every individual." The Wall Street Journal 
<https://www.wsj.com/articles/polands-top-court-tightens-strict-abortion-laws-11603397449> (10/22, Hinshaw, 
Ojewska, Subscription Publication, 7.57M) says the ruling Law and Justice Party has tried to remove the fetal-
exemption clause since taking power in 2015. The New York Times 
<https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/world/europe/poland-tribunal-abortions.html> (10/22, Pronczuk, 
18.61 M) says the ruling "effectively impos[es] a near-total ban in a nation that already had some of the strictest 
abortion laws in Europe." 
US Cosponsors International Declaration Opposing Abortion. The Washington Post 
<https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2020/10/22/trump-geneva-consensus-abortion-family/> (10/22, Berger, 
14.2M) reports Secretary of State Pompeo and HHS Secretary Azar on Thursday took part in a virtual signing 
ceremony in which the United States "joined Brazil, Egypt, Hungary, Indonesia and Uganda...to co-sponsor a 
nonbinding international declaration opposing abortion, in a rebuke of the U.N. Human Rights Council, which 
has enshrined abortion access as a universal right." 
WPost Analysis: Bolivia Returns To Morales After Year Of Turmoil. 
The Washington Post <https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/luis-arce-evo-morales-socialist-
bolivia/2020/10/21/2dba4eb8-118b-lleb-ba42-ec6a580836ed_story.html> (10/22, Machicao, McCoy, 14.2M) 
writes that "after a year of explosive political developments — a disputed election, the flight of the longtime 
president, and the appointment of an interim government accused of attacking opponents — Bolivia now finds 
itself back largely where it all began." The party of ousted President Evo Morales "is back," and "Morales 
himself— the larger-than-life figure who fled the country last year after being accused of election fraud — says 
he'll be back, too." Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal "has yet to declare a winner in Sunday's election, but 
preliminary results indicate that Arce, the candidate of Morales' Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party, 
captured a majority to avoid a runoff vote." 
In an editorial, the Washington Post <https://www.washingtonpost.corn/opinions/after-a-year-of-trials-bolivia-
seems-to-have-gotten-a-do-over-it-must-make-the-most-of-it/2020/10/22/058e912e-13cf-Ileb-bc10-
401325382flbe_story.html> (10/22, 14.2M) says Bolivia "has been lucky to avoid a civil war, which many feared 
would follow the Oct. 18 vote — though 23 people were killed and 700 injured, mostly by the security forces, 
during the 2019 post-election upheaval, according to Human Rights Watch. ... History rarely grants do-overs. 
Bolivia, its people and its presidents — past and present — must make the most of this one." 
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Vatican Dismisses US Concerns, Extends Agreement With China On Bishops. 
The AP <https://apnews.corn/article/beijing-china-pope-francis-europe-vatican-city-
5c5f822b98317fIbb5002887e3834731> (10/22, Winfield) reports that on Thursday, the Vatican and China 
"extended a controversial accord on bishop nominations...over strong opposition from the White House and 
conservative Catholics given Beijing's crackdown on religious believers." According to the AP, "the Vatican 
justified the extension by saying the agreement was purely ecclesiastic and pastoral in nature, not political, 
though it noted that continued dialogue would allow for discussion on other problems, including human rights 
abuses." The AP says the 2018 agreement, "which has never been published, envisages a process of dialogue in 
selecting bishops though Pope Francis has said he has the final word." 
The New York Times <https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/world/europe/vatican-china-bishops.html> (10/22, 
18.61 M) reports that the extension comes weeks after Secretary of State Pompeo "traveled to the Vatican on an 
unsuccessful mission to kill it." The Times says that in September, Pompeo "angered some of the Vatican's top 
officials, including those negotiating with the Chinese, by publicly calling on the church to break off talks with 
China to preserve its moral standing." 
WPost: Pope's Comments On Civil Unions "Welcome." The Washington Post 
<https://wwvv.washingtonpost.com/opinions/pope-franciss-comments-in-support-of-civil-unions-are-art-
important-stepping-stone-for-Igbtq-rights/2020/10/22/2680d4bc-13f9-11eb-ba42-ec6a580836ed_story.html> 
(10/22, 14.2M) says in an editorial, "Pope Francis's comments on same-sex civil unions mark a welcome 
watershed. If they lead to real change in church policy, all the better." 
The Big Picture 
Headlines From Today's Front Pages. 
Wall Street Journal: 
Goldman Pays Billions —And Takes Millions From Top Execs —To End 1MDB Scandal 
<https://www.wsj com/articles/goldman-sachs-to-recoup-top-executives-pay-after-costly-Imdb-fines-
11603380050> 
Donald Trump, Joe Biden Clash Over Covid, Ethics In Calmer Presidential Debate 
<https://www.wsj.com/articlesffinal-trump-biden-debate-marks-start-of-sprint-to-election-11603386976> 
Walmart Files Pre-Emptive Lawsuit Against Federal Government In Opioid Case 
<https://vvww.wsj.com/articles/walmart-files-pre-emptive-lawsuit-against-federal-government-in-opioid-case-
11603401216> 
Declassified Files Reveal a Possible Spy In Poland — Named James Bond 
<https://www.wsj.com/articles/declassified-files-reveal-a-possible-spy-in-polandnamed-james-bond-
11603391492> 
In Xi Jinping's China, Nationalism Takes A Dark Turn <https://www.wsj.corn/articles/in-xi-jinpings-china-
nationalism-takes-a-dark-turn-11603382993> 
New York Times: 
In Calmer Debate, Biden and Trump Offer Sharply Different Visions for Nation 
<https://vvwvv.nytimes.corn/2020/10/22/us/politics/debate-presidential-recap.html> 
Trump's Cash Crunch Limits His Options and Prompts Finger-Pointing 
<https://vvwvv.nytimes.corn/2020/10/22/us/politics/trump-campaign-money.html> 
Russia Poses Greater Election Threat Than Iran, Many U.S. Officials Say 
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In Texas Towns Gutted by Covid-19, a Fragile Effort to Sustain a Cherished Sport 
<https://www.nytimes.corn/2020/10/22/sports/texas-football-covid-19.html> 
Iowa Never Locked Down. Its Economy Is Struggling Anyway 
<https://vvww.nytimes.com/2020/10/22/business/economy/economy-coronavirus-lockdown-iowa.html> 
A #MeToo Awakening Stirs in Iran <https://www.nytimes.corn/2020/10/22/world/middleeast/iran-metoo-aydin-
aghdashloo.html> 
Washington Post: 
Trump Attacks, Biden Parries, The Race Remains The Same <http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-
did-what-he-came-to-do-in-nashville-but-biden-was-ready-for-what-came-at-hitn/2020/10/23/3016a3ea-14c5-
11eb-bc10-40b25382flbe_story.html> 
Russia Still Viewed As Main Threat To Elections <http://www.washingtonpost.corn/national-security/iran-russia-
election-interference/2020/10/22/e3c2fc 1a-1496-11 eb-ad6f-36c93e6e94fb_story.html> 
Married In Obama's America. Living In Trump's. <https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-
va/2020/10/20/interracial-couple-trump-election/> 
Fast-Track Vaccine Trials To Start Reporting Results 
<https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2020/10/21/vaccine-progress-coronavirus/> 
Second Trump-Biden Debate Has Fewer Interruptions But More Counterptmches 
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/debate-trump--biden/2020/10/23/5b67a0d2-1478-11eb-bc10-
401325382n be_story.html> 
Financial Times: 
Biden Vows To Set Up Bipartisan Committee On US Court Reform <https://www.ft.corn/content/084e774a-fd3e-
449d-bcbb-ab847dd8c990?FTCamp=engage/CAPUemail/Channel_Bulletin//B2B> 
Goldman Subsidiary Pleads Guilty In I MDB Scandal <https://www.ft.corn/content/8c570376-a02f-4550-8304-
8e61943f9782?FTCamp=engage/CAPI/email/Channel_Bulletin//B2B> 
How Much Will A Covid-19 Vaccine Cost? <https://www.ft.com/content/80f20d71-d7eb-4386-b0f2-
0619e4aed94d?FICamp=engage/CAPUemaiUChannel_Bulletin//B2B> 
Top Lawyer Attacks £100,000-Plus Pay For Junior Solicitors In City <https://www.ft.com/content/b593b3cc-
a75f-4b6a-8f75-lad95b18bd38?FTCamp=engage/CAPUemail/Channel_Bulletin//B2B> 
Washington Times: 
Trump Intensifies Attacks Against Biden Proposals 
<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/hunter-biden-coronavirus-crisis-loom-over-last-deb/> 
Son's Ex-Business Partner Confirms Biden Involvement 
<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/tony-bobulinski-htmter-biden-ex-business-partner-ik 
Senate To Subpoena Social Media Titans On `Suppression' 
<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/senate-judiciary-committee-votes-subpoena-twitter-/> 
Pompeo, Asians To Huddle On China <https://wvvw.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/mike-pompeo-asia-
trip-highlight-china-concerns/> 
Thai Leader's Fortunes Turn With Popular Uprising 
<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/prayuth-chan-ocha-failure-end-thai-protests-threat/> 
Republican Vote Sends Barrett Confirmation To Full Senate 
<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2020/oct/22/judiciary-committee-votes-move-amy-coney-barrett-f/> 
Story Lineup From Last Night's Network News: 
ABC: Final Debate; Final Debate-Expert Comment; Foreign Interference in Election; COVID-FDA; Wildfires; 
Ghislaine Maxwell; George Floyd Case; COVID-Infected Woman Dies On Flight; Early Winter Storm Warnings; 
Michigan-Cancer Survivor Runs For Nonprofits. 
CBS: Final Debate; COVID-FDA; Foreign Interference in Election; Wildfires; Senate-SCOTUS Vote; Food 
Insecurity; Illinois-Police Shooting of Black Teen; Macy's-In-Person Santa Visits Canceled; 102 Year Old 
Skydives for Her Birthday. 
NBC: Final Debate; Final Debate-Expert Comment; Foreign Interference in Election; COVID-FDA; Wildfires; 
Ghislaine Maxwell; Senate-SCOTUS Vote; Election 2020-Small Business Owners; COVID-Airlines; California-
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Officer Rescues Woman From Burning Vehicle; Atlanta-5 Year Old Writes Book To Help Other Children 
Through Pandemic. 
Network TV At A Glance: 
Final Debate — 14 minutes, 0 seconds 
COVID-FDA — 7 minutes, 5 seconds 
Foreign Interference in Election — 6 minutes, 30 seconds 
Wildfires — 4 minutes, 30 seconds 
Story Lineup From This Morning's Radio News Broadcasts: 
ABC: Final Debate-Healthcare; Final Debate-Expert Analysis; North Carolina-Mail-In Ballots; Iran-New 
Sanctions; COVID-FDA. 
CBS: Final Debate-Hunter Biden; Trump-'60 Minutes'; COVID-FDA; Senate-SCOTUS Vote; Wildfires. 
FOX: Final Debate-Hunter Biden; Final Debate-Coronavirus; New Jersey-Mail-In Ballots; Stocks. 
NPR: Final Debate-Expert Analysis; Foreign Interference in Election; COVID-FDA; Stocks. 
Washington's Schedule 
Today's Events In Washington. 
White House: 
* President Trump — Delivers remarks at a Make America Great Again Victory Rally at The Villages, FL; 
delivers remarks at a Make America Great Again Victory Rally in Pensacola, FL. 
* Vice President Pence — Second Couple cast election ballots in Indiana. 
US Senate: 
* Senate considers SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett — Senate convenes and considers the nomination of 
Amy Coney Barrett to be U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice 
Location: U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC 
US House: 
* House meets in pro forma session — House of Representatives meets in pro forma session * Chamber on recess 
from 2 Oct — 16 Nov 
Location: U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC; 11:30 AM 
Cabinet Officers: 
* Energy Secretary Brouillette keynotes CSIS virtual event on 'The U.S. Innovation Ecosystem' — `The U.S. 
Innovation Ecosystem' Center for Strategic and International Studies online discussion, the final event of the 
Energy Innovation Series, to examine the energy innovation chain from conception to commercialization and 
deployment and how to spur more innovation in the U.S. Includes keynote from Secretary of Energy Dan 
Brouillette, with other speakers including Department of Energy Chief Commercialization Officer Conner 
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Prochaska, Greentown Labs CEO Emily Reichert, and Information and Technology Foundation Senior Fellow 
David Hart; 1:00 PM 
Visitors: 
* No visitors scheduled. 
This Town: 
* Brookings online discussion on the defense industrial base — `The defense industrial base and the future of 
warfare' Brookings Institution Foreign Policy program online event exploring the future of the defense industrial 
base and challenges facing policymakers and the industry. Speakers include Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown 
and Bell President and CEO Mitch Snyder; 10:00 AM 
* Axios virtual event on voter turnout and national security in the upcoming election — Axios News Shapers 
virtual event on the upcoming election, with discussion on voter turnout and how national security will play a 
`key role' in the election, with Democratic Rep. Karen Bass, Voto Latino CEO and President Maria Teresa 
Kumar, and former National Security Advisor Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Henry McMaster; 3:30 PM 
* Armenian foreign minister speaks on Atlantic Council online event on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict —
Armenian Foreign Minister Mnatsakanyan speaks on Atlantic Council Eurasia Center online event, discussing 
his talks with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Armenia's position on the Nagorno-Karabakh, and the prospects 
for establishing a true ceasefire and finding a negotiated solution to the issue; 4:30 PM 
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