In Pictures: Biden win brings celebrations and protests
Tens of thousands of Americans take to the streets after Joe Biden projected to win the US presidency.
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How Republicans are reacting to Biden’s projected victory
Some prominent Republicans are accepting the projected US election results, while others say the race is not over.
‘You’re fired’: Trump on way out – and here’s how Twitter reacted
Twitter set ablaze after media networks call United States presidential race in favour of Joe Biden over Donald Trump.
Explained: Why provisional ballots are unlikely to change outcome
Thousands of provisional ballots are still being counted in key US states, but are unlikely to sway election results.
Kamala Harris makes history as first ‘Madam Vice President’
Harris, of Asian descent, has had a career of firsts and will add another after assuming the office of vice president.
Joe Biden wins White House race: How the world reacted
World leaders react as Joe Biden is announced winner of the 2020 US elections after defeating incumbent Donald Trump.
Trump rejects projected Biden win, says ‘election far from over’
Incumbent President Donald Trump is not conceding the election and has promised to pursue litigation in several states.
Donald Trump’s statement in full after Joe Biden declared winner
Trump says presidential race is far from over, accuses Biden's 'media allies' of hiding the truth.
Iran: Jailed rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh temporarily released
Sotoudeh released on furlough from a women’s prison outside Tehran shortly after ending lengthy hunger strike.
How Joe Biden got to 270 votes in the US Electoral College
Pennsylvania put Democrat Joe Biden over the Electoral College threshold needed to win the White House: AP
US Elections: How Biden flipped battleground Pennsylvania
Experts say Joe Biden appealed to white, working-class voters in Pennsylvania, which propelled him to the White House.
Seventeen bodies found in new Libya mass graves
The graves were discovered in Tarhuna, the main staging point of Haftar's year-long offensive on the capital, Tripoli.
Egypt holds second stage of parliamentary elections
Second and final phase of the elections, taking place in 13 governorates including Cairo, wraps up on Sunday evening.
Joe Biden Beats Donald Trump to win White House
Democratic candidate is projected to have secured 290 Electoral College votes, the Associated Press reports.
France’s PM vows to fight ‘relentlessly’ against ‘radical Islam’
Jean Castex says government will mobilise all its forces to fight 'enemy' at memorial for Nice church attack victims.
Iraq PM warns against use of live rounds after protester death
Security forces had opened fire during clashes with protesters in Basra, killing one and wounding at least five others.
Guinea top court declares Alpha Conde elected president
Constitutional court rejects electoral fraud claims, hands 82-year-old third term his rivals say is unconstitutional.
UAE announces relaxing of Islamic laws for personal freedoms
Broadening of personal freedoms reflects the changing profile of a country seeking robust tourism.
Ethiopian MPs back plan to replace Tigray government
Ethiopian legislators vote to scrap the current government days after Addis Ababa launched a military operation.
Trump Chief of Staff Meadows diagnosed with COVID-19
Mark Meadows, who has appeared at public events without wearing a mask, has been diagnosed with the virus.