Joe Biden: "We have to count the votes"

Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden has called for calm as votes are being counted in crucial battleground states that will decide who wins the US election.

All eyes are on Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania and while some networks have called Arizona for Biden, many others have said the result there is still too close to call.

Tensions are mounting with many US cities seeing protests from both Biden and Trump supporters over the ballot count.

At a news conference in Wilmington, Delaware Joe Biden said democracy requires patience and all the votes have to be counted.

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Biden leads, Trump challenges - as Americans wait with baited breath

The day-after the day-after, the US presidential election has been chaotic.

A rollercoaster ride only few predicted, as razor-thin margins in a handful of states are keeping the nation on edge: Nevada, Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania.

Democratic Challenger Joe Biden has overwhelmingly won the popular vote, but Americans are still waiting to find out who their next president is.

Nina-Maria Potts has more:

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Trump campaign files Nevada lawsuit to stop counting of "improper votes"

President Donald Trump's campaign is challenging the ongoing vote count in the key battleground state of Nevada.

Speaking to reporters in Las Vegas, Adam Laxalt, the co-chair of President Trump's re-election campaign in Nevada, said the campaign is filing an emergency lawsuit to stop the counting of what he claims are improper votes.

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The former Nevada attorney general also cited reports of irregularities including votes by dead people, but provided no evidence. 

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What a Biden win would mean without a Democrat-controlled Senate

The latest in the US elections sees challenger Joe Biden increasing his narrow lead in some key battleground states.

From our Washington bureau, Nina-Maria Potts on what such a win could mean for America.

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Trump campaign on legal offensive as president's lead shrinks in key states

As the US presidential election result remains on a knife edge, the Trump campaign is contesting vote counts in five key states.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Vote counting continues in tightly-contested US Presidential race

There's still no outcome in the US Presidential election, with Joe Biden continuing to inch towards control of the White House but President Trump taking legal action in a bid to head off defeat.

The outcome of the race hinges on a handful of key states.

Mr. Biden is gaining ground in Pennsylvania and Georgia, but in Arizona it's President Trump who is catching up with his rival.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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UK's Finance Minister extends furlough scheme until March as England re-enters lockdown

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the UK government will extend its furlough scheme until the end of March next year.

Almost 10 million people have benefited from the scheme, which was due to end in October.

It'll cover up to 80% of wages for those unable to work over - and after - the new four-week lockdown in England. 

From London, Benji Hyer reports. 

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Biden sees paths to victory

Joe Biden is hopeful he could be named as the projected winner in the
US presidential race in the coming hours.

Votes are still being counted in Nevada, Pennsylvania and Georgia - a
win in one of those states could be enough to seal victory.

Nick Harper is in Mr Biden's hometown of Wilmington, Delaware where
the former vice president is awaiting a result.

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Joe Biden makes ground in key states -- GA and PA ones to watch

All eyes are on the state of Nevada in the United States, which is yet to declare for either Presidential candidate. 

Vote counting continues in other battleground states as well, including Pennsylvania and Georgia, though Joe Biden is making ground in both. 

Donald Trump is demanding a recount in Wisconsin, and his campaign has also filed a lawsuit in Michigan. 

Nina Maria Potts reports from Washington DC.             

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Joe Biden confirms if he is elected he will take US back into Paris Climate agreement

Joe Biden has confirmed that if he is elected US president he will take the country back into landmark Paris Climate agreement.

The Democratic presidential challenger made the remarks after the US officially left the accord on November 4.

Ross Cullen reports.
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BIDEN NEARING VICTORY

Joe Biden could be on course to become the 46th president of the United States.

Ballots are continuing to be counted in a handful of states following the presidential election but he is nearing the 270 electoral college votes.

But incumbent Donald Trump is still threatening legal action, after claiming without evidence that there'd been voter fraud.

Reporter Ben Kentish is in Washington with the latest.

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RUSSIA'S PARLIAMENT PROPOSES IMMUNITY FOR EX-PRESIDENTS

Russia's lower house is proposing legislation that would extend judicial immunity to ex-presidents.

The law would make it harder for an ex-president to be tried for crimes committed during their term in office, once no longer president.

Press secretary to the President, Dmitry Peskov, says "this is a practice that takes place in many countries around the world, and is quite justified."

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Ethiopia enters second day of military confrontation

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Ethiopia's parliament has unanimously approved a 6 month state of emergency for its northern region, amid fears of an escalating internal conflict.

The government launched a military offensive against the regional forces of Tigray state on Wednesday after the Prime minister claimed they had tried to break into the national barracks there .

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :

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ITURI REBEL ATTACK

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Five Congolese soldiers have been killed and several others injured in a rebel attack in the northeastern province of Ituri.

 
Local officials blame the attack on fighters of a group known as the Cooperative for the Development of Congo.

 

 Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.

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Belgium sees first slowdown in new infections for weeks

The average number of new daily coronavirus infections has fallen for the second day in Belgium, in a sign that the strict new measures in place to curb the spread of the virus are taking effect. 

The Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo (PR: CROW) has warned that measures will need to be in place until a vaccine is available, likely in the spring 2021. 

Lucy Hough has more from Brussels.

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AUSTRALIA: Murdoch petition hits the half million mark

More than half a million Australians have called for an inquiry into the media dominance of News Corp and Fox News head Rupert Murdoch.
The petition was launched by former prime minister Kevin Rudd less than a month ago.
Arthur Stevens has more

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Tanzania President John Magufuli sworn-in for a second term

Newly re-elected Tanzanian President, Dr John Pombe Magufuli has been sworn in a ceremony that took place in the capital Dodoma.  

Isaac Lukando reports.

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AUSTRALIA: Former Treasurer puts his nose into US election battle, and criticised

Australia's former treasurer and recent ambassador to the USA Joe Hockey has joined other Australian conservatives in, without evidence, backing American President Donald Trump's calls of voter fraud.
Arthur Stevens has more from Melbourne

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BOE PUMPS £150BN INTO UK ECONOMY

The Bank of England is pumping a further £150bn ($195bn) into the UK economy which it expects to recover more slowly because of the latest wave of covid-19 infections.

The Bank believes the UK will avoid another recession, with growth in the first quarter of 2021.

But it is warning unemployment will rise rapidly as government employment support schemes wind down.

Interest rates have been held at a record low of 0.1%.

Giles Coghlan from currency brokers HYCM says central banks are running out of options.

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Australia – China Import Suspensions Confirmed

A Chinese newspaper has confirmed the suspension of a number of Australian imports, including coal and various other commodities.

Shaun Bindley reports

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