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Spectators brave heavy rain to see solar eclipse in Chile

South America won't see another total eclipse of the sun until 2048.

15/12/2020

USA

Multiple US federal agencies targeted in 'state-sponsored' cyberattack

A US official blamed Russian hackers but the Kremlin has rejected these accusations.

15/12/2020

Chile

Total solar eclipse wows crowds across Latin America

Thousands travelled across Chile and Argentina to catch a glimpse of the celestial event which won't be seen again until 2048.

15/12/2020

USA

Biden hits out at Trump after Electoral College confirms victory

The vote on Monday night marked the formal election loss for incumbent Donald Trump, who has continued to tout baseless fraud accusations.

15/12/2020

USA

US electoral college to cast formal vote for Biden as next president

The process set by law is usually a formality but has gained more attention this year due to Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election results.

14/12/2020

USA

Gunman killed by police after opening fire at New York City cathedral

Police shot the man dead on the steps of a landmark New York City cathedral on Sunday after he began firing two handguns at the end of a Christmas choral concert, police said.

14/12/2020

USA

Backlash against opinion writer for telling Jill Biden to drop 'Dr'

The author of the op-ed urged first lady-in-waiting Dr Jill Biden to drop the honorific "Dr" as she hadn't "delivered a child".

13/12/2020

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COVID-19 vaccine set to be distributed throughout the US

Dry ice, shipping labels and packing tape were on hand as workers in face masks and gloves prepared the packages of vaccine doses.

13/12/2020

USA

US prepares for COVID-19 vaccination roll out from Monday

Trucks prepared to leave a manufacturing facility on Sunday to ship vaccines across the US after the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine was authorised for emergency use.

13/12/2020

USA

Tempers flare as Trump supporters rally in Washington

Clashes broke out and police said at least 23 people were arrested.

13/12/2020

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Maryland volunteers distribute food as pandemic creates rising hunger

People queuing to get food from distribution centres has become an increasingly common scene across the US as people struggle to feed themselves amid the ongoing pandemic.

12/12/2020

USA

Six injured after car ploughs through protesters in Manhattan

Police said the driver, a woman, was stopped near the area. She was taken into custody and questioned. It's not clear whether she will face charges.

12/12/2020

USA

US to begin rollout of authorised Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration authorised the emergency use of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, which will be the first coronavirus vaccine distributed in the country.

12/12/2020

USA

US Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory

The US Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory.

12/12/2020

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Indigenous photographer captures tribe fighting for the rainforest

A set of photos show the Guajajara people working hard to protect the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

11/12/2020

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'Deep joy and emotion' as MPs in Argentina vote to legalise abortion

MPs approved a law - by 131 votes to 117 - that would legalise elective abortions to the 14th week of pregnancy.

11/12/2020

USA

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time's 'Person of the Year' for 2020

The incoming US president and vice president were selected for Time magazine's annual "Person of the Year" award.

11/12/2020

USA

US panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

A US government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, paving the way for it to be authorised.

11/12/2020

USA

US carries out rare execution during presidential transition

The Trump administration carried out its ninth federal execution of the year in what has been a first series of executions during a presidential transition.

11/12/2020

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Mural in Mexico honours nurses helping in fight against COVID-19

"It's a beautiful feeling," said one nurse upon seeing the mural in Mexico City, which is over 100 metres long.

10/12/2020

USA

US records the world's highest daily death toll from COVID-19

The tally from Johns Hopkins University showed on Wednesday that an additional 3,054 people died from the novel coronavirus in 24 hours in the US.

10/12/2020

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Rocketship bursts into flames as it tries to land vertically

Wednesday's 6 1/2-minute test flight was the most ambitious to date. It didn't end as planned, however.

10/12/2020

USA

Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son, investigated over his taxes

Hunter Biden's international financial dealings, including those with China, are under investigation by the US Justice Department

10/12/2020

USA

SpaceX’s Starship test flight explodes on touchdown

An unmanned test flight for SpaceX’s Starship, a rocketship Elon Musk hopes will carry people to Mars, ended in a spectacular explosion upon touchdown on Wednesday night.

10/12/2020

USA

Facebook sued in United States in landmark antitrust lawsuit

The tech giant should be divested of Instagram and WhatsApp, the lawsuit says, accusing Facebook of abusing its market power

09/12/2020

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Mothers' Day celebrations toned down in Panama amid pandemic

Due to a coronavirus curfew, traditional serenades were performed during the day, when usually they take place at night or early in the morning.

09/12/2020