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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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'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.

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'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.

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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.

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Vatican calling: Pope congratulates Joe Biden on election

Biden said he hopes to work with Pope Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.

World

Will Trump's defeat dent the ambitions of authoritarian leaders?

Several European and global leaders forged close links with the US President Donald Trump. Right wing leaders, including the Presidents of Poland and Turkey will be now watching the changes at the White House, in the knowledge that past diplomatic relations may be substantially changing.

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Georgia to recount US presidential votes by hand for state audit

Georgia's secretary of state announced an audit of presidential election results that he said would be done with a full hand tally of ballots because the margin is so tight.

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Biden: Trump's refusal to concede is 'embarrassing' mark on his legacy

Biden: Trump's refusal to concede is 'embarrassing' mark on his legacy

USA

Biden defends Obamacare as US Supreme Court considers its merits

Biden will deliver a speech on the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday, the day the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on its merits.

USA

International observers see no fraud in 'historic' US vote

The report notes that due to COVID-19, mail-in votes and early votes combined accounted for over one-hundred million ballots ahead of election day.

USA

Trump campaign continues legal fight in key battleground states

Some Republican officials invoked the Trump mantra that only “legal votes” should be counted, but others emerged to counter the campaign narrative and urging voters to support the results.

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EU presses ahead with plan to levy retaliatory tariffs on US goods

It came after the US slapped tariffs on EU goods worth $7.5 billion (€6.3 billion).

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Madame Tussauds puts Trump in golfing attire after election loss

"His campaign may not have been a hole in one, but Donald Trump is now on course to dedicate more of his time to his favourite sport," the museum wrote.

USA

The first Biden effect? A champagne rush in Washington DC

Champagne and Californian sparkling wines have been flying of the shelves in the US' capital city,

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Estonia's far-right minister resigns over Biden remarks

On Facebook Sunday, Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas urged Helme and his son Martin to stop issuing unsubstantiated statements that he said damage Estonian and U.S. bilateral relations

Russia

Putin 'waiting on official results' to congratulate US election winner

Putin was one of the first leaders to congratulate Trump on his victory in 2016.

USA

Biden seeks to move quickly and build administration

The president-elect has already named co-chairs of a coronavirus working group.