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New Yorkers Vern Calhoun (left) and Andrew Chandler (centre) outside the Met museum this week. James Reinl for The National

New Yorkers describe a city changed by Covid-19

The Americas

Chris Christie say Donald Trump's legal bid a 'national embarrassment'

World

Veteran diplomat Antony Blinken tipped for US secretary of state

World

Can Biden achieve his green energy campaign promises?

Energy

Republican senator congratulates Biden on election win

World
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 15: A general view showing 'Trump 2020' written in the sky during the Women's Big Bash League WBBL match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, on November 15, 2020, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

'Trump 2020' appears in the Sydney sky leaving residents bemused
A supporter of President-elect Joe Biden arranges a row of campaign yard signs outside Four Seasons Landscaping, the location of a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump's legal team yesterday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. November 8, 2020. REUTERS/Mark Makela

A Four Seasons Total Landscaping hoodie – this winter's must-have look?
US Vice President Joe Biden reacts as reporters shout questions asking if he has made a decision on whether to run for President as he awaits the arrival of the South Korean President for lunch at the Naval Observatory in Washington, DC, October 15, 2015. AFP PHOTO / SAUL LOEB (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

Joe Biden's path to the US presidency - in pictures

A supporter of President Donald Trump demonstrates at a "stop the steal" rally in front of the State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona. Getty Images/AFP

The five strangest moments at the close of US elections
Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks at his election rally, after the news media announced that Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election over President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

US President-elect Joe Biden’s victory speech - in full
Democratic 2020 U.S. vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris speaks at their election rally, after the news media announced that Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden has won the 2020 U.S. presidential election over President Donald Trump, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 7, 2020. REUTERS/Jim Bourg

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ victory speech - in full
An Oregon State Trooper hits a protester with his baton while dispersing a demonstration in Portland on November 4, 2020. AFP

Portland becomes first city patrolled by National Guard during post-election unrest
Detroit election workers count absentee ballots for the 2020 general election on November 4 in Detroit, Michigan, AFP / JEFF KOWALSKY

Legal battles ahead will reveal the health of America's democracy
US President Donald Trump has plenty to ponder following the repudiation of his lawsuit in Pennsylvania. AP

Trump's Pennsylvania lawsuit thrown out

The Americas
Twitter will hand control of the presidential @POTUS account to Joe Biden when he is sworn in on inauguration day. AFP

Twitter will hand @POTUS handle to Joe Biden on January 20

The Americas
Qatar-owned network Al Jazeera has been criticised for giving extremists and militants a platform. AFP  

US Senate run-off candidate Ossoff received payments from Al Jazeera

The Americas
US President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House on Friday, November 20, 2020. Bloomberg

Michigan to certify US election results in further blow to Trump

The Americas
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said his motto is that numbers don't lie. AP 

Georgia certifies Biden victory despite Republican pressure

The Americas
Rudy Giuliani speaking, as hair dye runs down his face. EPA

Rudy Giuliani hair dye gaffe captures social media's attention

The Americas
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is expected to certify Joe Biden's win on Friday. Reuters. 

Georgia hand tally confirms Joe Biden win

The Americas
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, speaks during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. Bloomberg

Nancy Pelosi re-appointed House Speaker with narrow majority

World
Prince Turki Al Faisal warned against pursuing another 'non-comprehensive deal' with Iran. The National

Prince Turki: Biden should dodge Iran nuclear deal blackmail

The Americas
Chris Krebs, one of the individuals tasked with ensuring the security of US elections, has been fired by US President Donald Trump. US Department of Homeland Security

Chris Krebs, key US election official, fired by Trump

World
Mr Biden's win in key battleground states such Pennsylvania, the birthplace of oil entrepreneurialism in the US is likely to be a key incentive not to alienate the industry. AFP

Biden White House team takes shape amid stalled transition

World
Joe Biden and his aides — and a small but growing group of Republicans — have emphasised the importance of being briefed on White House efforts to control the pandemic and distribute prospective vaccines. AP Photo

‘More people may die’: Biden urges Trump to aid transition

The Americas

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