Biden: Capitol siege result of Trump’s ‘contempt for democracy’
The president-elect also promises a change of course at the US Justice Department with his nominee for attorney general.
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US Republicans condemn Trump’s role in Capitol insurrection
Former AG Barr says incitement of ‘mob’ was a ‘betrayal’ as some Republicans join in calls for Trump's removal.
Qatar FM: Shutting down Al Jazeera not discussed in GCC talks
In 2017, the blockading nations issued a 13-point list of demands, including the closure of Al Jazeera Media Network.
India’s economy braces for biggest contraction since 1952
Despite having one of the strictest coronavirus lockdowns, India has the world’s second-highest number of infections.
Bitcoin hits $40,000 after doubling in value in the last month
Bitcoin accounts for about two-thirds of cryptocurrency market value, which is now beyond $1 trillion.
Ugandan police confront Bobi Wine during online briefing
Bobi Wine has asked the ICC to investigate President Museveni, senior officials for sanctioning rights abuses.
Will the pro-Trump riot change US politics? Don’t count on it
Even the shared experience of a violent insurrection is unlikely to bridge massive political rifts.
DC Mayor blames Trump, extends emergency in US capital
Mayor Muriel Bowser says US President Trump must be held accountable for an 'unprecedented attack on our democracy'.
Shopify removes Trump stores from platform after Capitol chaos
TrumpStore.com and Shop.DonaldJTrump.com displayed error messages on Thursday.
US jobs market recovery continues to stall as COVID surges
Pandemic restrictions continue to hobble the United States labour market recovery.
South Africa to receive first COVID vaccines in January
The country has reported the most infections in Africa, and has identified a new strain that may be more contagious.
Biden calls Capitol rioters ‘domestic terrorists’
Pelosi, Schumer join calls to remove Donald Trump via the 25th Amendment.
Facebook, Instagram block Trump’s accounts ‘indefinitely’
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the 'risks of allowing President Trump to continue to use our service' were too great.
Cryto market value tops $1 trillion as bitcoin hits new record
Bitcoin's record rally pushes the total market value of cryptocurrencies past $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Elon Musk overtakes Bezos to become world’s richest person
A 4.8 percent rally in Tesla's shares on Thursday vaulted Musk past Jeff Bezos on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
No ruling yet by Pakistan court on freeing Daniel Pearl’s killer
Key suspect in Pearl’s murder remains in custody despite being acquitted by the Sindh High Court last year.
After Capitol riots, Russia slams US’s ‘archaic’ electoral system
Leading Russian political figures analyse reasons behind outbreak of deadly violence that has stunned the world.
Pope Francis warns of violence in CAR after disputed polls
Pope calls on all sides to reject hatred and hold talks as opposition calls for cancellation of last month's vote.
US Congress certifies Joe Biden as next president, Harris as VP
Republicans and Democrats join to condemn mob violence at the Capitol, dismiss Trump's election fraud claims as invalid.
Australia urges China to allow WHO team entry ‘without delay’
Experts are investigating how the virus that has now killed nearly 1.9m people first emerged, and aim to visit Wuhan.