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Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, forcing a halt to congressional deliberations over Joe Biden's Electoral College victory.
Trump supporters insisted they would never accept Joe Biden as president as they traveled from near Boston to Washington to protest Congress's expected certification of his White House victory
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.
Republican senator to object to certification of Biden win
Congressional certification of the Electoral College results has historically been a formality.
The best books by Arab authors in 2020
Book Club: From fiction to insightful memoirs and social commentary, The New Arab rounds up some of the best books written by Arab authors this year.
Biden to pick Buttigieg as transportation chief: reports
It's long been clear that Joe Biden would find some role for Pete Buttigieg in his administration.
Democrats urge Georgia's Muslims to vote in Senate runoff
Democrats are trying to persuade Muslims in Georgia to register to vote and secure them a victory in the senate runoff.
Georgia's Muslims mobilise the vote in Senate race battle
In-depth: Georgia's Muslim community is spearheading a grassroots campaign to get voters to the polls ahead of two runoff races which could ...
Behind Bahrain's gamble on normalisation with Israel
Analysis: Despite the risk of exacerbating Bahrain's already volatile domestic politics, normalisation with Israel confirms the importance of ...
Fakhrizadeh's assassination throws Biden's Iran policy into the spotlight
Comment: Biden has his work cut out, but he must stand up to the warmongers and formulate a peace policy for Iran and the region, writes Arash ...
Biden fractures foot playing with dog
Biden, who will become the oldest US president upon his January swearing-in, suffered the injury on Saturday with Major, one of his two ...
Trump tries to leverage power to subvert Biden win
Donald Trump remains defiant in the face of Biden's recent presidential victory.
Georgia Secretary of State certifies election for Joe Biden
Georgia has provided confirmation that Joe Biden won the state.
Biden and Sisi: A favourite dictator no more?
Analysis: While Biden has criticised Trump's support for Sisi, the president-elect has a mixed legacy when it comes to supporting human rights ...
Georgia to release report on presidential race hand tally
Georgia will release its tally to put to rest criticism from Trump and his allies over voter counting.
Biden names campaign vets to key White House posts
The appointments come as President Donald Trump continues to challenge the results of the November 3 election.
Erdogan turned down meeting with Pompeo: report
Pompeo will not be meeting with top Turkish officials during his visit, after President Erdogan and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu reportedly turned ...
China sends 'congratulations' to Joe Biden on election win
'We respect the choice of the American people. We express our congratulations to Mr Biden and Ms Harris', said China's foreign minister.
President Biden must reward Arab Americans for their support
Comment: Biden's campaign understood that Arab and Muslim voting blocs are essential for victory, his future administration should govern ...
What will a Biden presidency mean for Iraq?
Analysis: Joe Biden has a contentious history in Iraq, but the president-elect's policies towards the country remain unclear.
How Arabs and Muslims flipped Michigan blue for Biden
In-depth: Through diligent organising and outreach, Arab and Muslim communities delivered for Joe Biden in Michigan.
Iraq's pro-Iran factions see smoother sailing with Biden
Pro-Tehran factions in Iraq have signalled a positive response to the US election results.
Biden intends to scrap 'Muslim ban' upon taking office
US president-elect Joe Biden intends to lift Trump's controversial 'Muslim ban' when he takes office in January.
Trump was at his Virginia golf course when the presidential race was called for Biden on Saturday.
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