President-elect Joe Biden has won 306 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that decides who wins the White House, against 232 for Donald Trump, US media projected on Friday.
Biden solidified his victory over Trump in the US election with a victory in traditionally Republican-leaning Georgia, called in his favor by CNN, ABC and other networks. Trump -- who also had 306 Electoral College votes when he beat Hillary Clinton in 2016 -- claimed victory in North Carolina, CNN and NBC projected, putting his final tally this time around at 232.
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MIDDLE EAST
‘Countdown to catastrophe’ in Yemen as UN again warns of famine.
Iran passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Saudi prince vows 'iron fist' against extremists after attacks.
ASIA
Afghanistan: Suicide car bomb blast in Kabul kills many soldiers.
India, China close in on plan to end months of border standoff.
India, Pakistan report deadly violence along Kashmir border.
China attacks fishing boats in conquest of South China Sea.
US election: China congratulates Joe Biden on victory.
China prepares to impose new limits on its tech giants.
Myanmar election: Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins absolute majority.
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's future in doubt as MPs cross floor.
AFRICA
Ethiopia conflict in Tigray region sparks war crime fears as some 14,500 flee to Sudan, UN says. Morocco launches offensive against pro-independence forces.
‘Desperate’ situation in northern Mozambique: UN rights chief.
Tensions persist as Libya’s warring sides debate road to peace.
Zambia on brink of defaulting on foreign debt.
Nigeria cracks down on 'end Sars' protesters, alleging terrorism.
Senior South African ANC official granted bail in corruption case.
EUROPE
U.S. and France play catch-up on Karabakh after Russia deploys troops.
Nagorno-Karabakh: The families burning down their own homes.
Coronavirus: Italy extends 'red zones' as infections soar.
Germany may extend lockdown as Covid cases in Italy soar.
Germany blasts Russia's sanctions plan over Navalny.
Violent extremism linked to failure of migrants to integrate, EU says.
French security bill proposes to outlaw dissemination of ‘malicious’ images of police.
Five years on, Parisians remember how the November 13 terror attacks unfolded.
AMERICAS
Trump to deliver first public remarks in over a week on vaccines.
Pennsylvania secretary of state will not order a recount.
Trump campaign drops effort seeking review of Arizona ballots.
130 Secret Service officers are in COVID quarantine after being exposed while guarding Donald Trump.
Pompeo begins 10-day, 7-nation tour to Europe and Middle East.
‘Peru is fired up’: Protests erupt amid political crisis.
Chinese 'cartels' quietly operating in Mexico, aiding US drug crisis.
Killing of reporter adds to grim toll of violence against Mexican journalists.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Vienna terror attack: Police investigating 21 potential accomplices.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall Street closes higher.
G20 declares framework to deepen debt relief for poor nations.
Lagarde says her ‘hunch’ is that ECB will adopt digital currency.
A third of the world’s air routes have been lost due to Covid.
Trump administration grants 15-day extension on TikTok divesture deadline.
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