US Presidential Election

Trump says ‘this election is far from over’

President Donald Trump said on Saturday his campaign would begin challenging U.S. election results in court next week after media outlets called the race for Democrat Joe Biden, saying "this…

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Pete Buttigieg among the first to congratulate Joe Biden

Pete Buttigieg, the former small-city Indiana mayor and a major potential Democratic presidential candidate in the primary stages of the US Elections was among the first to congratulate Joe Biden…

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Joe Biden wins

Democrat Joe Biden captured the U.S. presidency on Saturday, Edison Research and several major television networks said, as voters narrowly rebuffed Republican incumbent Donald Trump's tumultuous leadership to embrace Biden's…

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Biden poised for U.S. election win as his lead over Trump grows

Democrat Joe Biden appeared poised for victory in the U.S. presidential election on Saturday as vote counts in key states leaned his way, while President Donald Trump showed no sign…

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Wall Street Journal tells Trump to concede gracefully

The Wall Street Journal issued a stern warning urging President Trump to “concede gracefully” if Democratic nominee Joe Biden is named the ultimate winner of the presidential race, saying Trump's “legacy will be diminished…

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Spanish-language social media posts used to discredit Biden and mail-in voting

Spanish-language misinformation flourished online in the days surrounding the U.S. election, even as social media companies moved to stem falsehoods that could affect the vote or spark violence. Spanish-language social…

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Photo Story – If the White House was the Vatican…

To those watching in the Vatican Square, the results of each vote are announced by smoke that emanates from the Sistine Chapel's chimney. The smoke is black if no pope…

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Battle for US Senate to be decided in January

The balance of power in the US Senate will be decided in January, when Georgia will hold run-off elections for both its seats. No candidate in either race has polled…

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When will we know the US election result?

Donald Trump’s repeated claims to have won the US presidential election while votes remain to be counted have focused the spotlight once more on one of the big uncertainties of…

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The USA Presidential Election so far

Democrat Joe Biden said he was going to win the U.S. presidency as his lead grew over President Donald Trump in battleground states, although television networks held off from declaring…

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Biden predicts victory as his lead over Trump grows

Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday said that he was going to win the U.S. presidency as his lead grew over President Donald Trump in battleground states, although television networks held…

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Bomb threats in Philadelphia counting hall lead to evacuations

Evacuations were underway in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon after bomb threats were called in to an area near where ballot counting is taking place. Philadelphia police said that security in…

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Biden close to White House but not yet

Democrat Joe Biden expanded his narrow leads over President Donald Trump in the battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia on Friday, putting him on the verge of winning the White…

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Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania

Joe Biden has taken the lead in Pennsylvania by 5,587 votes after 95% vote counted. If Biden wins the state, he wins the presidency. Developing story

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Joe Biden takes the lead in Georgia

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden pulled ahead in the battleground state of Georgia by 917 votes, CNN reported on Friday, as the tallying of votes continues in the state. Biden is locked in…

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Americans largely reject Trump’s victory declaration – Reuters/Ipsos poll

A bipartisan majority of Americans do not accept President Donald Trump's premature victory declaration in the U.S. presidential election and most are willing to wait for all votes to be…

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Biden gains ground on Trump in Georgia and Pennsylvania

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gained more ground on President Donald Trump in the battleground states of Georgia and Pennsylvania on Friday, edging closer to the White House hours after…

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Thunberg hits back at Trump’s tweet over anger management taunt

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg hit back at Donald Trump on Twitter late on Thursday saying the U.S. president should "chill" about the election, a repost to his tweet last…

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Which states could tip U.S. election and when will they report results?

The US Election 2020 appears to be inching closer to an outcome, with Democrat Joe Biden appearing to be on track for winning enough states in the race to the…

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Vote counts push Biden closer to victory as Trump falsely claims election being ‘stolen’

With his re-election chances fading as more votes are counted in a handful of battleground states, U.S. President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary assault on the country's democratic process from…

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‘Worrying calls for violence’ prompt Facebook to remove rapidly growing pro-Trump group

Facebook Inc on Thursday said it had taken down a rapidly growing group where some supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump posted violent rhetoric and baseless claims that Democrats were…

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Trump loses court rulings in Georgia and Michigan

President Donald Trump’s campaign lost court rulings in the closely contested states of Georgia and Michigan on Thursday, even as it vowed to bring a new lawsuit challenging what it…

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Explainer: How does the Electoral College work?

In the United States, the winner of a presidential election is determined not by a national vote but through a system called the Electoral College, which allots “electoral votes” to…

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Biden inches nearer to victory as Trump launches lawsuit blitz to slow him down

Democrat Joe Biden inched nearer to victory on Thursday over Donald Trump in an exceedingly close U.S. election that hinged on razor-thin margins in a handful of states, while the…

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Africans amused but alarmed by U.S. election’s aftermath

For plenty of Africans, President Donald Trump’s actions in the aftermath of the U.S. election have been a cause for dark humour, but others have reacted with dismay or disbelief.…

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US Senate race: The ‘other election’ and why it matters

Control of the powerful US Senate is a razor-close proposition in the 2020 election, but final results from a handful of contests may not be available for days, and probably…

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Kremlin says lack of clarity at U.S. election could have bad impact on global economy

The Kremlin said on Thursday that the lack of clarity after the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election so far could have a negative impact on the global economy and world…

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Australian bookmaker pays out $17 million on Biden victory ahead of official result

An Australian bookmaker said on Thursday it has paid out A$23 million ($16.5 million) to people that had bet on Joe Biden becoming the next U.S. president though the official…

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Police arrest 10 in Portland, 50 in New York on night after U.S. vote

Police in the city of Portland made arrests and seized fireworks, hammers and a rifle after late night demonstrations, as Oregon Governor Kate Brown activated the state's National Guard in…

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The rules for recounts in presidential battleground states

President Donald Trump’s campaign said on Wednesday it would immediately request a recount in Wisconsin, even though the state has not yet finalized its results. Both CNN and the Associated…

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The states that are deciding the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential election will be decided in seven states where votes are still being counted that could swing the outcome to either Republican President Donald Trump or his challenger…

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Photo Story: Incidents in Minneapolis over US presidential election

Police in riot gear block off an exit ramp as hundreds of protesters were arrested shortly after they marched onto Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Protesters were reacting to…

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The records broken in the US election so far

The race to the White House remains too close to call - as ballots continue to be counted in several swing states. Many Americans feel this is the most important…

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Trump sues in 3 states, laying ground for contesting outcome

President Donald Trump’s campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he slipped behind Democrat Joe Biden in the hunt for…

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The USA Presidential Election so far

Democratic challenger Joe Biden says it is clear he is winning enough states to take the US presidency, despite key results still outstanding"When the count is finished we believe we…

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UPDATED: Who is winning the U.S. presidential election?

Republican Donald Trump faced Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Tuesday in the U.S. presidential election. There are 538 Electoral College votes allotted to the 50 states and the District of…

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Biden wins Wisconsin – Trump to request recount

AP news agency reported that Democratic challenger Joe Biden picked up a win in Wisconsin and fought President Donald Trump in other battleground states that could prove crucial in determining…

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Biden campaign says Biden on track to win U.S. election

Democratic candidate Joe Biden's campaign said on Wednesday the former U.S. vice president was on track to win the 2020 election against President Donald Trump, with expected victories in the…

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U.S. presidency still undecided; Biden bats away Trump’s false victory claim

The U.S. presidential election hung in the balance on Wednesday, with a handful of close-fought states set to decide the outcome in the coming hours or days, even as Donald…

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Biden back as favourite to win election – online betting sites

Democratic candidate Joe Biden was back as favourite to win the U.S. presidential election in online betting markets, a reversal of fortune for President Donald Trump who was favourite overnight,…

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Balance of power little changed, U.S. Congress faces new fight on budget, coronavirus

Whether celebrating victory or licking the wounds of defeat following Tuesday's election, the current members of the U.S. Congress must pivot quickly to a new priority: Avoiding a government shutdown…

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A look at what will lead to a Trump or Biden victory in U.S. presidential election

President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden on Wednesday each faced narrow paths to potential victory in a close-fought U.S. presidential election that will be determined by a razor-thin…

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European leaders react with caution as U.S. election scenario unfolds

European politicians have cautioned patience after Donald Trump falsely claimed victory in the US election in the early hours of Wednesday morning, warning that a drawn-out court battle over the…

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UPDATED: German minister worried about U.S. constitutional crisis after vote

German Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said on Wednesday that the situation in the United States after the election is explosive and that she is concerned it could lead to a…

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U.S. election betting odds point to 50-50 chance

Betting market odds on the U.S. presidential election have begun to tighten once again after clearly flipping overnight in favour of Republican President Donald Trump over Democratic candidate Joe Biden,…

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Democrats falling short in bid for control of U.S. Senate

A Democratic drive to win control of the U.S. Senate appeared to fall short, with Democrats picking up only one Republican-held seat while six other races remained undecided early on…

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Slovenian Prime Minister congratulates Trump on ‘victory’

Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa congratulated Donald Trump on what he described in a tweet as a clear victory in the U.S. presidential election, becoming the first European Union leader…

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UK says excellent U.S. trade deal to be done, whoever wins presidency

There is an excellent UK-U.S. trade deal to be done and good progress has been made in reaching one, Britain's foreign minister Dominic Raab said on Wednesday, adding that the…

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U.S. banks see several allies returned to key congressional seats

Many Wall Street banks' favorite lawmakers were returned to Congress overnight, boding well for the industry which has been trying to rebuild a broad base of bipartisan support a decade…

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Biden campaign says its lawyers standing by if Trump goes to court over vote

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's campaign said on Wednesday it has legal teams standing by if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to go to court to…

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Iran’s Rouhani says U.S. policies important, not who becomes president

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday the result of the U.S. election was not important for the country's clerical rulers, but that the next president in Washington should respect…

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Twitter, Facebook push back on Trump’s election posts

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc faced tests of the rules they announced to handle premature claims of victory in the U.S. election as they flagged some of President Donald Trump's…

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AP declares Biden winner of Arizona

Joe Biden has been declared the winner of Arizona and its 11 electoral votes, AP announced. With Arizona in his column, Biden could potentially afford to lose Pennsylvania and still…

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UPDATED: Trump falsely claims victory, after rival Biden voices confidence

Donald Trump in an address to voters from the White House told supporters to prepare for "a big win". Despite incomplete results from several battleground states that could determine the…

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Wall Street executives fret as U.S. presidential election is too close to call

Wall Street and financial industry executives urged caution on Tuesday evening as no clear winner emerged in the hours after polls closed in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, threatening a…

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New Jersey, Arizona approve recreational marijuana, Florida raises minimum wage

Voters in New Jersey and Arizona legalized marijuana for recreational use on Tuesday, and in Oregon approved the country's first therapeutic use for psilocybin, the hallucinogenic drug known as magic…

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UPDATED: The crucial states that could decide the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential election will be decided by about a dozen states that could swing to either President Donald Trump, a Republican, or his Democratic challenger Joe Biden. Source Reuters…

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