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Biden: Trump refusal to concede ‘an embarrassment’
Joe Biden has said President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede victory in last week’s White House election is “an embarrassment”.
But the US president-elect – who has been making contact with foreign leaders – insisted nothing would stop…
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Anti-government protests set to resume in Angola
A rights group has asked the authorities in Angola to respect the right to protest ahead of planned demonstrations on Wednesday against the high cost of living and electoral reforms.
Violent anti-government protests rocked the capital,…
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COVID-19: China Sinovac vaccine trial halted in Brazil
The Brazilian clinical trial for a high-profile Chinese Covid-19 vaccine has been suspended after health authorities reported a “severe adverse” incident.
Brazilian health regulator Anvisa said it took place on 29 October, but did not…
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‘We got America back’: Revellers in US cities celebrate Biden win
The news that Joe Biden defeated Donald Trump in the race for the White House sparked impromptu street parties in Democratic strongholds. Jubilant crowds formed outside the White House, while champagne flowed freely in cities like New York…
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Kamala Harris, as first woman elected VP, says she ‘won’t be the last’
On the night Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris made history, she recognized the long battle women had faced for the right to vote and to break into the highest ranks of American politics and said that “every little girl watching” across…
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COVID-19: Global coronavirus cases pass 50 million
The total of confirmed coronavirus cases has surged past 50 million following record numbers of new cases in several countries.
More than 1.25 million people have now died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins…
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Joe Biden’s acceptance speech [Full text]
My fellow Americans, the people of this nation have spoken. They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory. A victory for “We the People”.
We have won with the most votes ever cast for a presidential ticket in the history…
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US Elections: African Leaders Congratulate Joe Biden
African leaders have congratulated US president-elect Joe Biden on his victory, expressing hope that ties will be restored between the continent and the US, following the rule of President Donald Trump.
“We congratulate President-elect…
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Covid-19: PM announces four-week England lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England as the UK passed one million Covid-19 cases.
He said the steps were necessary to avoid the “medical and moral disaster” of the NHS being overwhelmed.…
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Sean Connery, James Bond actor, dies aged 90
Sean Connery, the Scottish actor best known for his portrayal of James Bond, has died aged 90.
His son, Jason, said he had died peacefully in his sleep, having been “unwell for some time”.
He was admired by generations of film fans as…
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