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Optimism emerges from fraught US election

The Age's View
The Age's View

Joe Biden's record has shown he has an affinity with the norms of governing and telling the truth. Washington politics is about to get a much-needed dose of normality.

Australian needs to mend relations with China following Trump's defeat

Chris Berg
Chris Berg

Australia will be faced with a serious long-term challenge for our economic well-being if relations aren't improved.

Empathy, civility and healing: Biden restores the soul of oratory in America

Tony Wright
Tony Wright

President-elect Joe Biden uses a word exiled in the US for the past four years: "healing".

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North America

Donald Trump speaks at the White House.
Explainer
US votes 2020

Why is Trump refusing to concede and what are his legal options?

Joe Biden has won, but can the US President's army of lawyers help him hang onto the White House? And will recounts make a difference?

  • by Sherryn Groch
Former Vice President Joe Biden, Democratic presidential nominee, left, and Senator Kamala Harris, Democratic vice presidential nominee, wear protective masks while holding hands outside the Chase Center during the Democratic National Convention in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Biden accepted the Democratic nomination to challenge President Donald Trump, urging Americans in a prime-time address to vote for new national leadership that will overcome deep U.S. political divisions. Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg
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US votes 2020

US election LIVE updates: Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump, elected 46th President of The United States, Kamala Harris first woman elected Vice-President

Joe Biden has secured enough Electoral College votes to defeat Donald Trump after being declared the winner in the critical state of Pennsylvania.

  • by Megan Levy, Latika Bourke, Jenny Noyes and Roy Ward
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden celebrate their victory.
Editorial
US election

Optimism emerges from fraught US election

  • The Age's View
Donald Trump.
US votes 2020

Trump tweets stamped with warnings as President can't accept result

  • by Damien Nowicki
Biden supporters celebrate in Melbourne.
US votes 2020

'I counted my chickens today': Biden supporters finally celebrate in Melbourne

  • by Tom Cowie

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Asia

Voters queue to cast their ballots in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
World elections

Myanmar's Suu Kyi favored to win ahead of general election

Leader Aung San Suu Ky is backed by a population that still largely sees her as a heroine of democracy despite allegations of genocide.

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida greet supporters last Sunday.
Political unrest

King of compromise? Thailand's Vajiralongkorn plays the long game in face of protests

As the royal family embarks on a mission to improve its image, critics see similarities between the latest tensions and a 44-year-old national tragedy.

  • by Michael Ruffles
Putin has made several video speeches but rarely appeared in public during the pandemic.
World politics

Rumours Putin may step down as he is granted lifetime immunity

  • by Theo Merz
WA barley has been banned for import by Chinese customs.
China relations

China's trade threats hit Australia with 'psychological warfare'

  • by Eryk Bagshaw and Darren Gray
Riot police set up a cordon during a protest against the national security law in June in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong protests

China launches Hong Kong hotline to report law breakers

  • by Sophia Yan and Jasmine Leung

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