Americas

USA

In crucial electoral state Georgia's governor certifies Democrat win

It brings the state one step closer to wrapping up an election fraught with unfounded accusations of fraud by Trump and his supporters.

21/11/2020

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Hondurans return to their homes ravaged by severe flooding

Locals return to their severely damaged homes after flooding caused by Hurricane Iota ravaged the area surrounding San Pedro Sula in northern Honduras.

21/11/2020

Brazil

Killing of black man at supermarket sparks protests across Brazil

The man died after being beaten by supermarket security on the eve of Brazil's annual Black Consciousness Day, sparking angry protests at Carrefour shops across the country.

21/11/2020

USA

Trump's options narrow as Michigan pushes to certify Biden victory

Donald Trump's bid to overturn Joe Biden's projected victory in the US presidential election took another knock on Friday after Michigan lawmakers agreed there was nothing to stop the state making its results official.

21/11/2020

USA

Michigan move: Is Donald Trump seeking to subvert the US election?

The outgoing president, who refuses to cede power and continues to repeat baseless fraud claims, wants to overturn the Midwest state's vote for Biden.

20/11/2020

Mexico

Coronavirus: Mexico becomes 4th country to hit 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

With only 2.5 million tests carried out in a country of 130 million, the pandemic is taking a psychological toll on Mexicans who face a struggle to encourage people to take precautions against the virus.

20/11/2020

USA

US election: Georgia hand tally of votes complete, Biden wins state

The AP officially called the state of Georgia and its 16 Electoral College votes for Joe Biden after a hand count of ballots completed on Thursday confirmed the results of the presidential election.

20/11/2020

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Plane with first doses of CoronaVac vaccine lands in Brazil

Brazil has received its first batch of the Chinese-made CoronaVac vaccine despite a political and diplomatic row over whether to use it.

19/11/2020

Earth News

Why 600,000 voters put the environment first in the 2020 US election

The project that may have secured Joe Biden's victory.

19/11/2020

USA

Euroviews. Joe Biden's election offers lessons for Europe on how to deal with far-right populism ǀ View

Joe Biden fought a successful presidential campaign based on the one thing that is anathema to far-right populists: rules of engagement and dialogue. Instead of triggering aggression and divisiveness, Biden strived to unify people.

19/11/2020

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Pro-abortion protest as Argentina mulls legalising terminations

This is activists in Argentina urging the legalisation of abortion.

19/11/2020

USA

Coronavirus: US death toll passes 250,000

The US death toll from the pandemic reached 250,052 on Wednesday after a daily increase of 1,707, according to Johns Hopkins University.

19/11/2020

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Hurricane Iota cuts comms of island as president arrives with aid

Colombian President Iván Duque landed in the San Andrés archipelago Tuesday to deliver humanitarian aid in the wake of Hurricane Iota.

18/11/2020

Nature

How did Costa Rica become the greenest, happiest country in the world?

The country made some bold decisions about how to spend its money.

18/11/2020

USA

Trump fires agency head who vouched for 2020 vote security

Hours before being dismissed, Krebs tweeted out a report citing 59 election security experts saying there is no credible evidence of computer fraud in the 2020 election outcome.

18/11/2020

USA

Head of US government agency under pressure to let transition proceed

The head of the little-known General Services Administration has yet to certify Biden as the winner, stalling the launch of the official transition process.

17/11/2020

USA

SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station

The Dragon capsule pulled up and docked late Monday night, following a 27-hour, completely automated flight from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

17/11/2020

USA

'More people may die': Joe Biden urges Donald Trump to aid transition

US President-elect Joe Biden warned of dire consequences if President Donald Trump continues to refuse to coordinate with the transition team on the coronavirus pandemic.

16/11/2020

USA

Trump to order US troop reductions in Afghanistan, Iraq

The Trump administration is expected to cut the number of US troops in Afghanistan almost in half to 2,500 by January 15, US officials said Monday.

16/11/2020

USA

US COVID-19 cases hit 11 million as two states announce restrictions

The most recent million cases came in less than a week, as many Americans prepared to observe a Thanksgiving holiday marked by the pandemic.

16/11/2020

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Watch: Mexican balloon festival goes online due to COVID-19 pandemic

The annual event usually attracts half a million visitors - this year it was reduced to 400.

15/11/2020

USA

'I concede nothing': Trump says Biden 'won' election, vows to fight on

Trump tweeted that “He won” but said the Democrat's victory was only “in the eyes” of the media.

15/11/2020

Peru

Pressure mounts on Peru's President Merino after two die in protests

Angry Peruvians have taken to the streets in daily demonstrations accusing Congress of staging a parliamentary coup putting Manuel Merino in power.

15/11/2020

USA

Clashes in Washington after Trump supporters rally in election protest

Thousands turned out to back the outgoing US President's baseless fraud claims, before nighttime clashes with counter-demonstrators sparked fistfights, at least one stabbing and at least 20 arrests.

14/11/2020

Mexico

Femicide protesters attack Mexico attorney general's office

Some protesters entered the building, seized files, and burnt them in the street outside.

14/11/2020

USA

Trump says 'time will tell' who'll be president but fails to concede

In ruling out a national coronavirus lockdown under his tenure, the US President appeared to acknowledge that the decision might not be his much longer.

13/11/2020