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Biden Plans Ambitious Agenda for First 100-Days

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2020 USA Votes

Biden, Harris Honor US Coronavirus Dead Ahead of Inauguration
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USA

Washington on High Alert on Eve of Biden Inauguration

Catherine Hallahan waits for the celebrations to start in Ballina, North West of Ireland Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Ballina is the…
Europe

US Allies in Europe Welcome Biden Presidency, But Hurdles Lie Ahead

FILE - Senate Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 8. 2020.
2020 USA Votes

Senate Republican Leader: Trump ‘Provoked’ US Capitol Rampage
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All About America

Here's Who Moves President Out of White House
FILE - President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One upon arrival at Valley International Airport, in Harlingen, Texas, Jan. 12, 2021.
USA

Parting Words: Will Trump Leave Biden a Note?

World News

People hold placards and banners during a demonstration called by far-right and COVID-19 deniers to protest against…
Europe

Violent German Far-Right Groups' Recruitment Aided By Lockdown Frustrations

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USA

Defense Secretary Nominee: US Faces Enemies Both at Home and Abroad

Telling America's Story

President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for national intelligence director Avril Haines speaks during a confirmation hearing before…
USA

Biden Intelligence Pick Promises Return of Speaking Truth to Power

Alejandro Mayorkas, nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies in Washington
Immigration

Biden’s Homeland Security Nominee Vows to Follow US Immigration Law

COVID-19 Pandemic

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COVID-19 Pandemic

South Africa Coronavirus Cases Decline, But New Variant Spreading Quickly

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COVID-19 Pandemic

EU Calls on Member States to Speed Up Vaccination Programs

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How Does Biden Compare to Previous Presidents?
2020 USA Votes

How Does Biden Compare to Previous Presidents?

1620: Dreams of a 'New' Jerusalem
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1620: Dreams of a 'New' Jerusalem

Headlines

Secretary of State Nominee Blinken Sees Strong Foundation for Bipartisan China Policy
Russia Dismisses Calls for Sanctions After Navalny Arrest
US Sanctions 23 Actors With Ties to Venezuelan Oil
US Soldier Arrested in Plot to Blow Up 9/11 Memorial
Hundreds Arrested After 3rd Night of Rioting Across Parts of Tunisia 

Press Freedom

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Press Freedom

Interference Forces BBC to Stop Airing Show on Pakistani TV

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FILE - A Turkish military convoy drives through a town in Syria's northwestern Idlib province, Oct. 20, 2020. An little known Islamist group said it was behind an attack Saturday that targeted a Turkish military outpost in the province.
Extremism Watch

Obscure Islamist Group Targets Turkish Military in Northwest Syria

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