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Biden administration plans executive orders to change Trump policies

The new president plans to end Trump's restriction on immigration to the US from some Muslim-majority countries, move to rejoin the Paris climate accord and mandate mask-wearing on federal property and during interstate travel.

17 January 2021

USA

What is Parler, the 'free-speech' platform tech giants are shunning?

Here's what you need to know about the platform and why it is facing bans from the top app stores.

10 January 2021

World News

Trump suspended from Twitter for 'incitement of violence'

Twitter has highlighted two posts by the incumbent president for the permanent move saying they were in violation of the platform's Glorification of Violence Policy.

9 January 2021

USA

US Capitol riots: Police officer dead, bringing fatality toll to five

Democratic leaders of the House Appropriations Committee called the officer's deatg a “tragic loss”.

8 January 2021

USA

US Congress certifies Joe Biden win after Capitol 'insurrection'

The largely routine and ceremonial certification was set to last hours after a group of Republicans in the House and Senate said they would issue objections in certain battleground states.

7 January 2021

USA

US Democrats gain control of Senate with two runoff wins in Georgia

Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority.

5 January 2021

USA

Donald Trump says he'll 'fight like hell' to hold on to presidency

Electoral voters won by President-elect Joe Biden are "not gonna take this White House!” he shouted as supporters cheered at an outdoor rally in Georgia.

5 January 2021

World News

Five non-coronavirus stories that shaped the world in 2020

Even without the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 was a year of monumental stories that will shape the world in the years to come.

23 December 2020

Russia

Russian President Putin congratulates Joe Biden on US election win

The Russian president had held off sending his congratulations, citing the "internal political confrontation" ongoing in the US.

15 December 2020

USA

Biden hits out at Trump after Electoral College confirms victory

The vote on Monday night marked the formal election loss for incumbent Donald Trump, who has continued to tout baseless fraud accusations.

15 December 2020

USA

US electoral college to cast formal vote for Biden as next president

The process set by law is usually a formality but has gained more attention this year due to Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election results.

14 December 2020

USA

US Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory

The US Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory.

12 December 2020

USA

Hunter Biden, Joe Biden's son, investigated over his taxes

Hunter Biden's international financial dealings, including those with China, are under investigation by the US Justice Department

10 December 2020

Earth News

‘Victory for polar bears’ as Trump’s Arctic drilling project rejected

Environmentalists described the proposal as a “disaster waiting to happen”.

9 December 2020

USA

Biden promises 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations in his first 100 days

Joe Biden has promised 100 million COVID-19 vaccinations as he introduces a new health care team.

9 December 2020

USA

US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden's Pennsylvania win

Without comment, the nation's highest court refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania, where Joe Biden's 80,000-strong victory over Donald Trump has already been declared.

9 December 2020

USA

Trump says he'll leave if Electoral College formalises Biden victory

Trump has said he would allow a peaceful transition of power in January if the Electoral College formalises Democrat Joe Biden's victory, but insisted such a decision would be a “mistake”.

27 November 2020

Climate

Does John Kerry have the answer to the climate crisis?

Young environmental activists have responded to the US special climate envoy on Twitter.

26 November 2020

USA

'America is back': Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees

“Together, these public servants will restore America globally, its global leadership and its moral leadership,” US President-elect Biden said.

25 November 2020

USA

Biden transition gets US government approval to move forward

US President Donald Trump agreed to allow the government to cooperate with the Biden transition while still refusing to concede.

24 November 2020