Facebook bans Pro-Trump group for threats of violence
'Stop the Steal' gained more than 350,000 new members in a day as pro-Trump users fear a 'stolen' election.
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As US awaits election results, COVID-19 cases keep mounting
Several areas across the United States are seeing record-high numbers of new COVID-19 infections this week.
Explainer: A closer look at key battleground Arizona
The Associated Press called Arizona for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden early on Wednesday.
Oil edges lower as US election results remain in limbo
The oil market is also contending with renewed lockdown measures across Europe that further threaten the demand outlook.
Regeneron hopes US will greenlight COVID-19 antibody drug soon
The treatment, which was given to President Trump, is under review by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Wisconsin’s largest county begins certifying US election results
As canvassing gets under way, Wisconsin's Republican Party has put out a call for volunteers to monitor the process.
Kosovo president resigns: What you need to know in 500 words
Hashim Thaci heads to The Hague to face war crimes charges along with three other Kosovar officials.
Why are news outlets reporting different US election results?
Some news organisations say Biden won Arizona, while others have yet to make a call. How do they make decisions?
Lakhdar Bouregaa: Algeria war hero and protest icon dies
Bouregaa's son announced the veteran's death, two weeks after he contracted the coronavirus.
OSCE report: Belarus vote was ‘not transparent, free or fair’
The report has called for a rerun 'due to irregularities at all stages of the process'.
Financial scandal: Pope moves against secretariat of state
Pope Francis gave Vatican's top finance officials three months to transfer their financial holdings to another office.
Vroom! GM pulls $4bn in 3Q profits after COVID factory shutdowns
GM's big quarter follows similar performances at crosstown rivals Ford and Fiat, blowing past Wall Street projections.
US Elections: What you need to know right now in 500 words
With five yet-to-be decided states still counting ballots, Joe Biden has a lead in projected Electoral College votes.
Is US election uncertainty powering bitcoin higher?
At $14,984, bitcoin is at its highest level in nearly two years and now some analysts are eyeing a run at $20,000.
Afghanistan: Several dead, wounded in two explosions
Taliban claims responsibility for bombs placed inside the car and the guesthouse of a pro-government commander.
Tigray region alleges bombings in Ethiopia’s ‘unexpected war’
Tigray says locations around capital bombed; country's deputy army chief said Ethiopia 'entered into unexpected war'.
AstraZeneca chief says COVID vaccine on track for year end
CEO dismisses reports of delays with COVID-19 vaccine, says large-scale vaccinations could be possible by December.
Dow closes up 540 points as post-election stock rally rolls on
Investors are betting that a Republican-controlled Senate would block Biden tax increases if he wins the White House.
Why is Bangladesh protesting against France?
Bangladesh - home to 160 million people - has witnessed prolonged protests over the Prophet Muhammad cartoon row.
With election results still unclear, Biden urges calm: Live news
Vote counting continues in several close states that hold the key to victory for Donald Trump or Joe Biden.