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Peru picks third president in a week of political upheaval

Peru’s political crisis appears on verge of resolution after Francisco Sagasti, a 76-year-old engineer, was selected as a consensus candidate.

In pictures: Biden-Harris supporters celebrate victory

November 7 at 1625GMT marked a historical moment of triumph for many of Joe Biden’s supporters after a long, four-day wait for ballot-counting post-election.

US election 2020: Biden takes Pennsylvania to become US president-elect

Joe Biden’s victory comes after four days of uncertainty as election officials sorted through a surge of mail-in votes that delayed the processing of some ballots. Biden secured 270 electoral college votes with a win in Pennsylvania.

Trump halts virus relief package talks with Democrats until after election

A sudden and unexpected announcement by US President Donald Trump sends US stock market shares down.

Bah Ndaw named Mali's interim president

Junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita, announcing the appointment of former defence minister as interim leader, says he himself would serve as vice president of the transition government.

EU chief sets tougher climate, digital investment targets

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tells lawmakers her new ambitious plan of cutting 55 percent emissions by 2030 should help the European Union achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Pressure mounts on Belarus president to step down after 26-year rule

Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Minsk and other cities over the past six days as opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and her supporters dispute incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko's claim to have won Sunday's election.

Polish voters head to the ballot box in tight presidential contest

Poland votes in a knife-edge presidential election between populist incumbent Andrzej Duda who is closely allied with US President Donald Trump and a europhile liberal Rafal Trzaskowski who wants to restore ties with Brussels.

Mali protests in second day despite president's call for talks

Latest developments have marked a major escalation in the growing movement against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

EU, China discuss Hong Kong law, trade concerns

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel had video calls with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping, where they discussed ties, as well as China's security law for Hong Kong.

Can Egypt’s economy afford a military adventure in Libya?

A war is the last thing President Abdel Fattah el Sisi wants at a time when Egyptians are reeling from poverty and economic suffering.

The Caesar Act and what awaits Syria

Cutting Bashar al Assad's lifelines breathes new life into the struggle to unseat the dictator accused of war crimes.