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The United States had its second highest one day total of new cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began on election day.
That's according to new data from Johns Hopkins University.
US Correspondent Rachel Silverman has details.
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The State Department says the US remains deeply concerned by credible reports of significant and widespread irregularities, internet interruption, arrest and violence by security forces both in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. This comes as the incumbent President prepares for his inauguration on Friday.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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The outcome of America's Presidential election hangs in the balance after President Trump declared victory even though critical votes have not been counted yet in some of the key battleground states.
Joe Biden is insisting all the votes must be counted before the election's winner can be declared.
But as our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports, the President is threatening to take legal action in a bid to stop the process.
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The National Health Service in England is returning to its highest state of alert level amid a rise in Covid-19 patients needing intensive care.
The move coincides with the start of a second national lockdown on Thursday.
Holly Hudson has more.
The director of Oxford University's coronavirus vaccine trial says there's a "small chance" of a jab being available by Christmas.
Andrew Pollard told the UK Parliament's Science and Technology Committee that he's "optimistic" about possibly proving the vaccine's efficiency and safety before the end of this year.
From London, Benji Hyer reports.
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Cases of COVID 19 are rising steadily in India.
With more than 8.3 million cases, India's caseload is the second highest in the world.
Experts say the winters and recent rise in Air pollution could make things worse, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has been nominated for another term. Mr. Museveni has been at the helm for 34 years now, but faces a youthful and popular challenger, Robert 'Bobi Wine' Kyagulanyi, a celebrated musician turned politician. Leon Ssenyange reports from Kampala…
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Despite no clear winner and votes still being counted, both U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden say they are confident of winning.
The race is tightening in a nail-biter of a race which has been bitter and hotly contested.
Both camps have lined up legal teams in anticipation of a protracted legal battle over votes.
Nina-Maria Potts has the latest:
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Despite no clear winner and votes still being counted, presidential challenger Joe Biden expressed confidence about his prospects in key battleground states Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Speaking to his supporters from Wilmington in his home state of Delaware, Joe Biden urged them to be patient.
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With the count well underway, the U.S. election is tightening in a race that's too close to call.
Early projections suggest U.S. President Donald Trump is winning the popular vote, but Joe Biden is ahead in electoral college votes.
It’s been a bitter contest, with no sign of a clear winner yet- amid fears of protracted legal battles.
Nina-Maria Potts reports:
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Australias Federal Opposition Leader Athony Albanese says he has fears for the future of the US Australia alliance as votes are counted in the US election.
Shaun Bindley reports.
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The votes are being counted, and results are now rolling in.
After a bitter presidential race, U.S. President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are watching the results from their respective camps- Joe Biden at his home with family in Delaware, and President Trump from the White House.
U.S. correspondent, Nina-Maria Potts has the latest.
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