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Scribbled signatures from his pen on Wednesday lifted an entry ban for people from many majority Muslim nations and halted construction of Trump's border wall with Mexico.
In-depth: Iraq's second largest city remains scarred by the war against the Islamic State. Although peace has returned, much of Mosul still lies in ruins.
Biden becomes 46th US president, vowing 'new day'
Joe Biden has delivered a speech promising unity and a fight against racism and division in the US.
Trump leaves White House, skipping Biden inauguration
Donald Trump has left the White House, breaking with tradition as he finally leaves Washington.
'Pray' for Biden team, says Trump on last day
Outgoing President Donald Trump for the first time wished success to President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration.
Biden, GOP leaders will attend church before inauguration
Joe Biden has invited top Republican and Democratic congressional leaders to a bipartisan prayer before his inauguration.
Covid threat puts Pope Francis' Iraq trip in doubt
Pope Francis was due to visit Iraq in March.
Comment: Let us not mistake political necessity for courage. Republicans who should have spoken out long ago are partly to blame for the ...
Lebanon begins new lockdown amid surge in coronavirus cases
With infections hitting record levels, Lebanon is entering a 25 day lockdown, to stop hospitals becoming overwhelmed.
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Democrats Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority.
Mob storms US Capitol as Trump accused of 'coup'
The US Capitol was stormed by Donald Trump's supporters following the president's last-ditch effort to overturn his election loss.
Trump makes last-ditch bid to block Biden win
During a rally in Washington, US President Donald Trump kicked off a furious last-ditch effort to reverse his election defeat.
Raphael Warnock becomes first Black senator in Georgia state
Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs Wednesday, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history
Democrats win first Georgia runoff, control of Senate close
The Democrats took a huge leap towards seizing control of the US Senate as they won the first of two Georgia run-offs.
Polls close in Georgia vote, US Senate in balance
Polls closed in a pair of critical election runoffs in the US state of Georgia.
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Iraqi Christians face an uphill battle for survival
In-depth: There are hopes that Pope Francis' historic visit could be a turning point for Iraqi Christians, a community ravaged by war and ...
Cards from across Iraq bring Christmas cheer to Christians
Iraqi Christians woke up to Christmas cards from their Muslim neighbours in a heartfelt exchange of love and solidarity.
Athens' first mosque reopens on Christmas Day
The Greek capital's first mosque has been allowed to reopen on Christmas Day after it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic
Pope hopes to visit South Sudan, Lebanon
Pope Francis told the countries' leaders to do more to bring peace and stability to their nations.
Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere
Coronavirus restrictions are keeping away the thousands of visitors who usually celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus.
Denmark's women-led Mariam Mosque: Unorthodox reformation or overdue recognition?
Sherin Khankan and a group of Islamic academics founded the women-led Mariam Mosque in Copenhagen in 2016, sparking a debate among mainstream ...
Christmas tree in Baghdad to celebrate diversity
Three years after the defeat of the Islamic State and to celebrate religious diversity in Iraq, a huge Christmas tree has been erected in ...
Sudan, Ethiopia start border talks one week after clash
Talks to demarcate the border between Sudan and Ethiopia started talks on Tuesday, just a week after deadly clashes in the disputed area.
The Armenian prime minister led a march to remember the lives of those lost in the waar.
The trial of 20 people charged over 2015 jihadist attacks in Paris is set to begin in late 2021.
The calligraphic plaque features verses 159 and 160 from the Al-Imran chapter of the Quran.
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