• A group of friends who live in New York City celebrate after former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election as they ride down Fifth Avenue in a rented open top double decker bus in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Reuters
    A group of friends who live in New York City celebrate after former Vice President Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 U.S. presidential election as they ride down Fifth Avenue in a rented open top double decker bus in Manhattan, New York City, U.S. Reuters
  • Protesters rally outside the State Capitol building after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 US presidential election, in Lansing, Michigan. Reuters
    Protesters rally outside the State Capitol building after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 US presidential election, in Lansing, Michigan. Reuters
  • The US Capitol is seen the day after a presidential election victory was called for Joe Biden, in Washington. Reuters
    The US Capitol is seen the day after a presidential election victory was called for Joe Biden, in Washington. Reuters
  • Supporters of the US president who still refuse to recognize Joe Biden's victory, including local Republican Candidate Doug McLinko (L) and Eamon Daley, 28, (2nd R), kneel as they pray outside Jones Diner in Towanda, Pennsylvania on November 8, 2020. They won't believe it "until the results are certified". AFP
    Supporters of the US president who still refuse to recognize Joe Biden's victory, including local Republican Candidate Doug McLinko (L) and Eamon Daley, 28, (2nd R), kneel as they pray outside Jones Diner in Towanda, Pennsylvania on November 8, 2020. They won't believe it "until the results are certified". AFP
  • Supporters of US President Donald Trump rally outside the State Capitol building after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, in Lansing, Michigan. Reuters
    Supporters of US President Donald Trump rally outside the State Capitol building after Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 presidential election, in Lansing, Michigan. Reuters
  • President-elect Joe Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden leave after visiting their family grave at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware. AFP
    President-elect Joe Biden and his daughter Ashley Biden leave after visiting their family grave at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware. AFP
  • Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani addresses the media with the Trump legal team, at the Four Seasons Landscaping company in Philadelphia. Reuters
    Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani addresses the media with the Trump legal team, at the Four Seasons Landscaping company in Philadelphia. Reuters
  • Two friends take pictures as they gather at the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise, the morning after incumbent President Donald Trump was defeated. AP
    Two friends take pictures as they gather at the Lincoln Memorial at sunrise, the morning after incumbent President Donald Trump was defeated. AP
  • President-elect Joe Biden arrives at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware. AFP
    President-elect Joe Biden arrives at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, Delaware. AFP
  • Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden face off over barriers against supporters of President Donald Trump protesting outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, a day after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
    Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden face off over barriers against supporters of President Donald Trump protesting outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, a day after the 2020 election was called for Democrat Biden. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
  • News of Joe Biden's victory in US elections is aired on a digital screen in Dubai Stock Exchange in Dubai, UAE. Reuters
    News of Joe Biden's victory in US elections is aired on a digital screen in Dubai Stock Exchange in Dubai, UAE. Reuters
  • Posters displaying election results hang on the fence outside of St. John's Church near the White House. Reuters
    Posters displaying election results hang on the fence outside of St. John's Church near the White House. Reuters
  • Jordan Johnson poses with a Biden flag outside the White House, in Washington. Reuters
    Jordan Johnson poses with a Biden flag outside the White House, in Washington. Reuters
  • US President-elect Joe Biden arrives with his family for a church service in Wilmington, Delaware. Reuters
    US President-elect Joe Biden arrives with his family for a church service in Wilmington, Delaware. Reuters
  • US President Donald Trump departs the White House, in Washington. EPA
    US President Donald Trump departs the White House, in Washington. EPA
  • The White House in Washington the morning after incumbent President Donald Trump was defeated by his Democratic challenger, President-elect Joe Biden AP
    The White House in Washington the morning after incumbent President Donald Trump was defeated by his Democratic challenger, President-elect Joe Biden AP
  • In this image made through the window of the press vehicle accompanying the motorcade carrying President Donald Trump, people hold signs at the entrance of Trump National Golf Club. AP
    In this image made through the window of the press vehicle accompanying the motorcade carrying President Donald Trump, people hold signs at the entrance of Trump National Golf Club. AP
  • People gather on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to watch the sunrise the day after incumbent President Donald Trump was defeated by his Democratic challenger, President-elect Joe Biden. AP
    People gather on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to watch the sunrise the day after incumbent President Donald Trump was defeated by his Democratic challenger, President-elect Joe Biden. AP
  • Birds fly over the White House at dusk, the day after a presidential election victory was called for former Vice President Joe Biden, in Washington. Reuters
    Birds fly over the White House at dusk, the day after a presidential election victory was called for former Vice President Joe Biden, in Washington. Reuters

The Americas

US election 2020 latest: Taliban call on Joe Biden to stick to US troop withdrawal deal

President Donald Trump had made ending the war in Afghanistan a major campaign promise

The National

November 10, 2020

  • English
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The Taliban in Afghanistan called on the incoming administration of US President-elect Joe Biden to honour the February agreement to withdraw US troops.

Mr Biden is getting to work, setting up his transition team and hinting at quick measures after he takes office on January 20.

On Monday, Mr Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met a newly formed coronavirus advisory board.

The task force is made up of doctors, scientists and public health experts.

Mr Biden addressed the US people after the briefing, telling Americans: "I implore you to wear a mask."

President Donald Trump is yet to accept defeat and the broader Republican party is split over accepting the result.

Here is the latest from the US transition process:

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