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Oil prices rose over 2% on Tuesday, advancing with other financial markets on U.S. Election Day although traders were bracing for volatility depending on the voting results and as surging coronavirus cases around the world fed worries about fuel demand.

More than 100 million Americans cast an early vote in the 2020 presidential election ahead of Tuesday's Election Day, according to the U.S. Elections Project at the University of Florida, driving what is expected to the highest turnout in modern times.

From potential major policy changes to huge election night volatility and post-election swings, this is what investors are watching out for on and after Nov. 3.

France could reimpose a night curfew on Paris, and possibly the IledeFrance region around the capital, amid government frustration that too many people are ignoring a new lockdown as COVID19 infections spiral higher.

North Korea is building two new submarines, including one capable of firing ballistic missiles, a South Korean lawmaker said on Tuesday, following a closeddoor briefing by the South's National Intelligence Service.

At least two people were killed, with several wounded, when attackers opened fire in six central locations -- including one near a synagogue -- at around 8 pm (1900 GMT).

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara edged closer to claiming a landslide election victory, total provisional tallies showed on Monday, though opponents said his bid for a third term was illegal and the results were skewed by an opposition boycott.

A Chinese man has been convicted in Florida in a scheme to buy and ship inflatable military boats from the United States to China.

An independent human rights expert working with the United Nations is calling on Myanmar's government and military leadership to stop persecuting supporters of the opposition ahead of Sunday's general election.

Europe's top basketball league features teams from 10 countries navigating COVID-19 cases, international travel restrictions and last-minute postponements. It makes the NBA bubble look like a walk in the amusement park.

Medical students, retired nurses, volunteers and Prague's mayor have heeded a call to help Czech hospitals battle one of Europe's highest coronavirus infection rates that is straining the healthcare system.

Schools across France held a minute's silence on Monday in memory of Samuel Paty, the teacher beheaded by a Chechen teenager who wanted to avenge his use of cartoons mocking the Prophet Mohammad during a class on freedom of expression.

A federal judge in Texas on Monday will consider a request by Republicans to toss more than 127,000 votes already cast at drivethrough voting sites in Houston, a Democraticleaning area.

A federal judge in Texas on Monday will consider a request by Republicans to toss more than 127,000 votes already cast at drivethrough voting sites in Houston, a Democraticleaning area.

Brent crude futures for January dropped $1.49, or 3.9%, to $36.45 a barrel by 0745 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures fell $1.58, or 4.4%, to $34.21.

Here’s a closer look at why that count could take longer than usual, and why that might mean you go to bed Tuesday without knowing the winner.