Critics decry Magufuli’s ‘unprecedented’ win, rivals’ elimination
Allegations of widespread rigging, violence and intimidation during polls call into question veracity of results.
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Biden vows science-based pandemic response: Live news
After briefing from newly-launched coronavirus task force, president-elect lays out plan for when he takes office.
EU OKs tariffs on US goods but hopes for better Biden relations
The EU gives go-ahead on $4bn of US goods and services in Boeing-Airbus subsidy spat.
Taiwan not invited to WHO meeting despite COVID-19 success
Lobbying for participation as observer unsuccessful despite island's success in preventing disease's spread.
Taiwan fears loss in US support as Trump booted from office
While controversial abroad, Trump drew support in Taiwan thanks to his tough stance on China.
Maduro hopes to resume ‘decent’ dialogue with US after Biden win
US has led international pressure to force Venezuela's leader from power, backing rival Guaido and imposing sanctions.
Locked out: Stranded Australians call foul over COVID-19 cap
Experts question legality of measure designed to curb virus spread, as thousands are left stranded overseas.
President-elect Biden gets to work on plans to govern divided US
President Donald Trump and top Republican legislators have yet to acknowledge Joe Biden's election victory.
Saudi Arabia eventually congratulates Biden on US election win
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman offers congratulations more than 24 hours after Biden defeated Donald Trump.
After Joe Biden wins US presidential election, what happens next?
While Joe Biden is the United States' president-elect, there are several key dates on his road to the White House.
Qatar Airways welcomes UK court’s judgement in Al Arabiya case
English high court dismisses UAE-based channel's arguments to contest court's competence, says it has jurisdiction.
Alex Trebek, long-running Jeopardy! host, dies at 80
Trebek, who last year announced he had advanced pancreatic cancer, died at his US home surrounded by family and friends.
France’s Le Drian in Egypt amid tensions over prophet cartoons
Foreign minister arrives in Cairo for talks with top officials following outcry over caricatures of Prophet Muhammad.
Storm Eta hits Cuba, expected to be hurricane and strike Florida
Tropical storm made landfall in Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 100km/h and was headed for southern Florida.
Turkish finance minister Berat Albayrak resigns: Instagram post
Resignation of Albayrak, who is also President Erdogan's son-in-law, comes a day after central bank governor was sacked.
Battle for US Senate control awaits in Georgia after Biden win
Senate seats in southern US state headed to runoffs on January 5 which could decide the balance of power in Washington.
What will a Biden presidency mean for Iran?
Democratic nominee's win boosts hopes of revitalising Iran nuclear deal - but undoing Trump years will not be easy.
Jordan to elect new parliament amid deepening economic crisis
Some 4.5 million people eligible to vote will cast their ballots for candidates to fill the 130-member chamber.
Biden plans for office as Trump refuses to concede: Live updates
The Biden team has started a transition website and Twitter account, and is set to appoint a coronavirus working group.
Gun battle in Kashmir kills four Indian soldiers, three rebels
The fighting took place near the de facto border separating Indian and Pakistan-controlled areas of Kashmir.