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Yair Lapid tells Israeli president he can form a coalition government that would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year rule.
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Israeli PM defies call by US President Joe Biden for ‘a significant de-escalation in Gaza today on the path to a truce’.
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New US president signs orders on COVID, climate and ‘support for underserved communities’.
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Trump acknowledges new administration and vows a smooth transition, a day after his supporters stormed the US Capitol.
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Trump promises ‘an orderly transition’ after Congress concludes electoral vote count certifying Biden victory.
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On Saturday, the South Caucasian nation will hold its first election under a mixed party system.
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree on a ceasefire from midnight, hours after a missile attack kills civilians in Ganja.
France reports its highest daily number since wide-scale testing was launched.
Britain confirms its highest virus tally since May 23, with 2,988 new infections.
Iraq reported 5,036 new coronavirus cases on Friday, bringing the total cases to 252,075, including 7,359 deaths.