US Republicans grow more diverse in newly won House seats
Women and minorities predominate among Republican winners in 2020 House elections that trimmed Democratic control.
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What’s happening in the US presidential transition standoff?
Observers say a delayed transition threatens the coronavirus response and national security.
Judge orders US to stop expelling children who cross border
Citing concerns over COVID-19, the Trump administration has expelled at least 8,800 unaccompanied children since March.
US slaps Iran-related sanctions on Khamenei-linked foundation
The latest blacklistings fall as President Trump, who has taken a hard line on Iran, is set to leave office on Jan 3.
After student election wins, Lebanese prepare for bigger battles
Independent students have pulled unprecedented wins at universities. Can they translate the gains to national politics?
In Pictures: Iota weakens, but flooding and death toll rise
The strongest storm on record to reach Nicaragua, Iota churned through Central America killing at least nine people.
French bill makes intimidation on religious grounds a crime
The draft law also makes it an offence to share personal information of a person that could lead to them being harmed.
US states’ rush to certify election results in 500 words
Snafus and standoffs: With Trump refusing to concede to Biden, the country watches as states tally official vote counts.
Egypt rights group says second staff member arrested
Human rights groups slam 'outrageous' detention of Karim Ennarah, of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights.
Mexico says trust vital after US drops case against ex-army chief
The case prompted the government to threaten a review of agreements allowing US agents to operate in Mexico.
Square to spare? People hoard toilet paper as COVID cases surge
A new wave of coronavirus in the United States is causing Americans to stockpile basic supplies again.
To concede, or not concede, Trump faces defeat
Analysis: In failing to acknowledge his election loss, Trump adds to his long list of shattered presidential traditions.
Thai protesters throw paint, spray water at police headquarters
Leaders of the months-long protest movement calling for reforms have pledged to continue taking to the streets.
Dow opens higher on more upbeat COVID-19 vaccine news
Pfizer and BioNTech said they will seek Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for their COVID-19 vaccine within days.
Donald Trump fires cyber-chief who said US election was clean
US president announced on Twitter he was firing top cybersecurity official Christopher Krebs.
Early trial results show Sinovac vaccine triggers immune response
Findings another boost to hope that vaccines can bring an end to accelerating coronavirus pandemic.
US to drop drug charges against Mexico’s former defence chief
Charges against Salvador Cienfuegos to be dropped so he can be investigated in Mexico, says US attorney general.
Roche on track to produce Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody cocktail
The experimental therapy was used to treat United States President Donald Trump in October.
China to overtake 56 nations by 2025 in per capita income surge
The Asian powerhouse is forecast to have per capita GDP, adjusted for purchasing power, equal to $25,307 in 2025.
Peru’s new president sworn in, calls for calm after protests
Francisco Sagasti was sworn in as interim president after the departure of two presidents over the last week.