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Joe Biden has promised quick action to address the coronavirus pandemic and boost the ailing US economy once he takes office.
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a presidential pardon for Steve Bannon, who has been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.
How a multiracial coalition powered Georgia's Democrats to victory
In-depth: Georgia's different minority communities worked together to help tip the balance in Senate runoffs, ultimately shaping the trajectory of American politics.
Netanyahu offers Palestinian-Israelis a 'new era' despite 'racist incitement'
The prime minister has previously 'warned' Israeli voters of crowds of Palestinian citizens of Israel heading to the polls.
Now that Trump is impeached (again), what's next?
Outgoing US President Donald Trump was impeached for the second time - what happens now?
Two photos that sum up America's racism problem
As the United States confronts pro-Trump rioters, people have shared images of Black Lives Matter protesters to demonstrate the differences.
Trump says term is ending, transition will be orderly
In a statement released on his aides Twitter account, Trump has said that there will be an orderly transition of power.
US Congress reconvenes after mobs invade Capitol
US Congress reconvened to resume the process of certifying Joe Biden's election victory after a mob of Donald Trump supporters stormed ...
Afghan peace talks resume in Doha: negotiators
Peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have resumed in Doha, Qatar.
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Democrats Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority.
Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory
Supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol, forcing a halt to congressional deliberations over Joe Biden's Electoral College ...
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
US military blames Taliban for spate of Afghan assassinations
On Twitter, the spokesman for US forces in Afghanistan blamed the Taliban directly for a "campaign of unclaimed attacks and targeted killing", ...
Democrat Pelosi narrowly re-elected as US House speaker
Nancy Pelosi, the only woman to serve as US Speaker of the House, was narrowly re-elected to the position Sunday in a deeply divided new ...
Dozen US senators plan to oppose Biden certification
Despite dozens of court rulings and officials finding no widespread voting problems, Ted Cruz is leading a team of senators desperate to derail ...
Afghan peace talks resume as bloodshed continues
As a wave of targeted killings grips Afghanistan, government negotiators will meet with Taliban representatives to resume talks in Doha, after Washington broke months of deadlock between the two sides.
India's Assam state passes bill banning Islamic schools
The bill in Assam, home to India's notorious detention camps, replaces existing acts which legislated funding and support for Madrasas as part ...
The New Arab's Most Important Stories from 2020
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories
Israel's Gantz vows to fight in election
It will be the fourth time in less than two years that Gantz seeks to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's longest serving prime minister.
Algeria president returns from Covid treatment in Germany
Aged 75 and a heavy smoker, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was hospitalised in Germany on October 28, and Algerian authorities later announced ...
Palestine in 2020: Reflections on a turbulent year
Against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 saw the further erosion of Palestinian rights.
Bibi's new election foe poses challenge to Biden
With Sa'ar leading the charge against Netanyahu, it is certain that the Biden administration will face a very hardline Israeli government, ...
US blames Iran for 'Enemies of the People' website
A website reportedly created to sow discord and division in the US during the presidential elections may be been created by Iranian 'cyber ...
Amir Peretz has announced that he will be stepping down as leader of the Labor Party, just as the country heads to its fourth election ...
Gideon Sa'ar announced the formation of a new political party in Israel.
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