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'People may die' if Trump continues to obstruct handover, says Biden
Biden hit out at Trump for playing golf several times since the election rather than work with Congress to pass a coronavirus financial relief package.
- by Matthew Knott
Trump administration to cut troops in Afghanistan despite warnings
- by Ellen Nakashima, Missy Ryan, John Hudson and Dan Lamothe
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As first man becomes 'second spouse', the unease reveals gender barriers
While we celebrate Kamala Harris' rise to the top, there’s been a quiet ambivalence that her husband, Doug Emhoff, is set to become the 'second spouse'.
- by Duncan Fine
Trump asked for options for attacking Iran last week
Trump made the request during a meeting on Thursday with his top national security aides, the source reportedly said.
- by Eric Schmitt, Maggie Haberman and David E. Sanger
Europe
WHO records 65 coronavirus cases among staff based at its headquarters, email shows
- by Maria Cheng and Jamey Keaten
Asia
'Save her!': British diplomat's river rescue mission goes viral in China
Britain's new Chingqing consul-general was hailed as 'the Chinese people's friend' when he dived into a river to save a drowning woman.
- by Megan Specia
UN agency intervenes in Australia-China shipping crisis
The International Maritime Organisation confirmed on Tuesday that it was using its diplomatic channels to bring an end to the impasse that has seen at least two ships marooned in Chinese waters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Trump administration to cut troops in Afghanistan despite warnings
- by Ellen Nakashima, Missy Ryan, John Hudson and Dan Lamothe
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Israel advances building in East Jerusalem before Trump exit
The new construction would drive a wedge between the West Bank and East Jerusalem, further cutting off Palestinians' access to the city.
- by Ivan Levingston
