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Coronavirus pandemic
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Biden to nominate Antony Blinken as US secretary of state
A ‘defender of global alliances’, Blinken says the US needs to take an active leadership role in the world.
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US election: What you need to know right now in 500 words
Three states that have been the subject of Trump’s legal attempt to flip the vote count will certify results on Monday.
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Opinion
Majority of Croatians sceptical of coronavirus vaccine
Poll results come as experts warn shortfall in vaccine confidence could be enough to compromise efforts to end pandemic.
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Libya rivals begin second round of talks on interim government
Transitional government to lead the conflict-stricken country to elections in December next year, according to the UN.
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Dow opens up 200 points on another jab of promising vaccine news
US stocks kick off a fresh week on a high note on promising trial results from Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
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