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New US administration to inherit major economic challenges
The unprecedented effects of the pandemic means the incoming administration will have a long road to recovery.
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Guatemala steps up security at Honduras border to stop migrants
About 200 people gathered in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to start their long journey to the US.
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UN, ICRC warn of famine over Houthis’ ‘terrorists’ designation
US designation of Yemen’s Houthi rebels as ‘terrorists’ may also impede the flow of much-needed aid, agencies say.
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High security in the US amid concerns over likely violence
Concerns about the potential for protests in the District of Columbia and states' capitals in the days to come.
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‘We have to act’: Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus plan
Package includes $415bn to boost response to COVID-19 and vaccine release, as well as $1,400 cheques to individuals.
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US: Hopes that Biden will put Delaware on the map
US President-Elect Joe Biden often talks about his working-class roots in Pennsylvania, but his political career was made representing Delaware.
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US continues to deport Central American migrants
Despite appeals from leaders for a pause during the pandemic, this year alone, more than 20,000 Guatemalans have been sent back.
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US COVID-19 deaths in California now top 30,000
On Monday California recorded more than 30,000 deaths since the pandemic began, with the number of hospitalizations increasing rapidly.
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Antony Blinken is questioned by Republican senator on the status of the Keystone XL pipeline
Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's secretary of state nominee, is questioned by Republican Sen. John Barrasso about the Keystone XL pipeline.
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COVID outbreak, economy expected to top US President Biden's priorities
New era opens in Washington as spotlight falls on Biden’s nominees for governing roles at State Department and Pentagon.
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Bernie Sanders mitten meme raises big bucks for charity
Bernie Sanders mitten meme raises big bucks for charity.
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US: COVID-19 led to ‘largest exodus of health officials’
Some say they have been targeted by political activists, conservative groups and anti-vaccination campaigners who have united around common goals.
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Kamala Harris resigns Senate seat, poised to become VP
Saying farewell to California, first female, first Black vice president says ‘hello’ to the United States and history.
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California orders second lockdown amid COVID-19 US spike
A warning that Covid-19 in the US will get worse. California is going into another lockdown to try and stop the spread of the virus.
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Canada should impose sanctions on China, says U.S. Sen. Chris Coons
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons says the United States would welcome a move by Canada to impose sanctions against China.
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US advisory panel endorses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The critical decision opens the door for the US Food and Drug Administration to formally approve the COVID-19 vaccine.
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US issues emergency authorisation of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine
Officials hope the vaccine will get COVID-19 pandemic under control as cases surge and as the death toll nears 300,000.
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US: How the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine roll-out will work
The vaccine is the first in the US to be approved for emergency use and will arrive at sites across the country starting on Monday.
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US COVID-19 vaccine programme head optimistic as shipping begins
The first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine were being shipped from a factory in Michigan on Sunday.
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US deaths from COVID-19 pass 300,000 as vaccine rolls out
Experts say the death toll is a grim reminder to follow restrictions despite optimistic inoculation outlook.
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US FDA approves Moderna vaccine on emergency basis: Report
A panel of doctors earlier voted overwhelmingly to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine, saying its benefits outweigh any risks.
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‘Truly sorry’: US opioid makers apologise for role in addiction
But Sackler family, owners of OxyContin maker Purdue, deflect blame during hearing. One politician calls them ‘evil’ for role in opioid crisis.
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Trump downplays massive cyberattack on US government agencies
In first comments since the security breach, Donald Trump says everything is ‘under control’ and undercuts blame on Russia.
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‘We are ready’: US begins Moderna COVID vaccine roll-out
Top US official says trucks will begin distributing Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to more than 3,700 locations on Sunday.