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Biden to join EU leaders’ video conference in bid to rebuild ties

U.S. President Joe Biden will join a video conference of EU leaders on Thursday as both sides try to repair ties after four difficult years with former president Donald Trump.…

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UPDATED: Russia wants an apology from U.S. after Biden called Putin a killer, Putin wishes Biden ‘good health’

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that people tend to view others as they actually see themselves after U.S. President Joe Biden said he thought Putin was a killer,…

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North Korea unresponsive to behind-the-scenes Biden administration outreach – U.S. official

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea has not responded to behind-the-scenes diplomatic outreach since mid-February by President Joe Biden's administration, including to Pyongyang's mission to the United Nations, a senior Biden…

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Biden tells U.S. states to speed up vaccinations

President Joe Biden directed U.S. states to make all adults eligible for the coronavirus vaccine by May 1 and urged Americans to stay vigilant or face more restrictions, hours after…

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Biden to sign women’s economic equity executive orders on Monday

President Joe Biden will sign two executive orders on Monday related to women’s economic equity, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. Psaki, speaking on Friday during the daily press…

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Senate passes Biden’s $1.9T COVID-19 bill on party-line vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote after an all-night session that saw Democrats battling among themselves…

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Democrats advance Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill in marathon Senate session

WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Democrats in the U.S. Senate forged ahead with President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan early on Saturday, turning back Republican attempts to modify…

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Biden says it’s a ‘big mistake’ for states to lift mask mandates

NEW YORK, March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday said decisions to end the required wearing of masks - such as those by governors of Texas and…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says there are no good reasons to justify loosening restrictions at this key juncture in the fight against Covid-19 The Independent says we must all put in…

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Joe Biden talks to Saudi king ahead of Khashoggi report release

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday told Saudi King Salman he would work for bilateral ties “as strong and transparent as possible,” the White House said, ahead of the expected…

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Biden’s first month was a ‘honeymoon,’ but bigger challenges loom ahead

WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - One month into the job, President Joe Biden is on the cusp of securing a bigger economic rescue package than during the 2009 financial crisis.…

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Biden to debut at G7

Joe Biden will attend his first meeting as U.S. president with Group of Seven leaders on Friday to discuss plans to defeat the novel coronavirus, reopen the battered world economy…

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EU awaits U.S. trade chief for real tariff talks to start

The European Union has had positive, early contact with the Biden administration on trade, but will need to wait for a new U.S. trade representative to be in place for…

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Iran’s top diplomat urges Biden to return to nuclear deal

DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister urged Washington to act fast to return to the 2015 nuclear accord, pointing out that legislation passed by parliament forces the government…

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Biden to break convention and ban Trump from intelligence briefings

Washington (dpa) - US President Joe Biden does not want to give his predecessor Donald Trump continued access to classified intelligence information, as is the norm. Trump has exhibited "erratic behavior" and could…

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Democrats clear path for approval of Biden’s $1.9 trln COVID package

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies in Congress forged ahead with their $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Friday as lawmakers approved a budget outline that…

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U.S. Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg to head Transportation Department

WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Pete Buttigieg was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Tuesday on an 86-13 vote to head the U.S. Transportation Department, the first openly gay U.S. Cabinet secretary…

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Republicans urge slimmer COVID-19 bill as Democrats ready Biden plan

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Ten moderate Republican U.S. senators urged Democratic President Joe Biden on Sunday to significantly downsize his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package to win bipartisan support…

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As asylum camp swells at U.S.-Mexico border, Biden aide calls for patience

MEXICO CITY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The Biden administration is urging migrants waiting in Mexico under restrictions imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump to be patient, even as the…

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Pete Buttigieg wins Senate committee vote as Biden Transportation secretary

WASHINGTON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Pete Buttigieg, a former mayor who challenged Joe Biden for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, won U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approval on Wednesday, 21-3, to…

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Biden speaks to Putin for first time since taking power -White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for the first time since taking office and raised concerns about Russian activities including the…

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Biden speaks to Johnson in first presidential call to European leader

Washington (dpa) - Joe Biden spoke with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the US president's first call to a European leader since his inauguration. The two leaders spoke about the pandemic, climate change,…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that there should be more data transparency regarding Covid-19 vaccinations. The Independent echoes this call, saying authorities should be more forthcoming with information in their quest…

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Biden seeks to require international air passengers to quarantine upon arrival

U.S. President Joe Biden issued an executive order on Thursday that would require international air travelers to quarantine upon U.S. arrival, and directed U.S. agencies to implement a federal mask…

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U.S. intends to join COVAX and remain WHO member – Fauci

The United States under President Joe Biden intends to join the COVAX vaccine facility that aims to deliver vaccines to poor countries, his chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci told the…

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How world leaders reacted to Joe Biden’s inauguration

Here is how world leaders are reacting to U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration on Wednesday, replacing Donald Trump. INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI, ON TWITTER: "The India-U.S. partnership is based…

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Biden announces return to global climate accord, new curbs on U.S. oil industry

President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced America's return to the international Paris Agreement to fight climate change, the centerpiece of a raft of day-one executive orders aimed at restoring U.S.…

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U.S. President Biden takes over nation in crisis, urges end to ‘uncivil war’ – UPDATE

WASHINGTON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Joe Biden was sworn in as president of the United States on Wednesday, offering a message of unity and restoration to a deeply divided country…

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Kremlin says would welcome Biden’s efforts to extend New START arms control treaty

The Kremlin said on Wednesday it remained committed to extending the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States and would welcome efforts promised by the administration of…

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EU calls on Biden to take global leadership on COVID-19

The world needs American leadership in the battle against COVID-19, the EU’s top diplomat said, urging President-elect Joe Biden to step up after the Trump administration was widely criticised for…

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Biden’s global leadership ambitions complicated by U.S. Capitol riot

When followers of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago, countries with questionable democratic track records seemed to relish the chance to denounce the United States. "Yesterday’s…

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Biden to sign 15 actions to address U.S. ‘crises’ after taking office on Wednesday

Joe Biden will sign 15 executive actions after he is sworn in as U.S. president on Wednesday, aides said, undoing policies put in place by outgoing President Donald Trump and…

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Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

Times of Malta says that it is time we engage in a mature discussion about our political representatives which transcends inward-looking politics. MaltaToday says that the Vitals concession deal can…

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Biden Cabinet: President-elect fills out his team

Democratic President-elect Joe Biden has selected people for his Cabinet, his White House team and other top jobs in his administration ahead of being sworn into office on Wednesday. Here…

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Biden leads observance of America’s 400,000 COVID-19 dead on eve of inauguration

President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday led a national memorial observance on the eve of his inauguration to honor the 400,000 Americans who have perished from COVID-19 during the 11 months…

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Joe Biden inauguration 2021: The schedule

Joe Biden will today be inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday in a ceremony scaled back due to the ongoing Covid pandemic. The ceremony will…

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Photo Story: ‘Field of Flags’ in Washington ahead of inauguration

The 'Field of Flags,' a public art display meant to represent the American people who are unable to travel to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, stretches across the National Mall in…

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Massive police presence across U.S. ahead of Biden’s inauguration

Law enforcement officers far outnumbered protesters at state capitol grounds on Sunday, as few Trump supporters who believe the president's false claim that he won the 2020 election turned out…

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U.S. state capitals gird for pro-Trump armed protests, FBI flags risk of violence

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Protesters are expected to descend on statehouses across the United States on Sunday in support of baseless claims that electoral fraud robbed President Donald Trump of…

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Biden says he feels safe ahead of his inauguration

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden said on Friday that he feels safe taking his oath of office publicly next week. After speaking about his COVID-19 vaccination plan, a reporter asked Biden…

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Rehearsal for Biden’s inauguration postponed due to security concerns – Politico

Jan 14 (Reuters) - A rehearsal for U.S President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of security concerns, Politico reported late on Thursday, citing two people…

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Tom Hanks to host televised special for Biden’s inauguration

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Tom Hanks will host a primetime television special on Jan. 20 to celebrate the inauguration of Joe Biden as president, organizers said on Wednesday. The…

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The full list: Biden fills out his Cabinet and team, Pete Buttigieg appointed Secretary for Transport

Democratic President-elect Joe Biden has selected people for his Cabinet, his White House team and other top jobs in his administration ahead of being sworn into office on Jan. 20.…

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Gorbachev expects Biden to extend last Cold War arms deal, but says more needed

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader, said he expects U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to extend the last major nuclear arms control treaty between Moscow and Washington when…

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Vice President Mike Pence will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration

US Vice President Mike Pence will attend Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, a senior administration official has said. It is in contrast with President Donald Trump, who tweeted on Friday…

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U.S. governors work to speed up vaccinations, Biden pledges faster distribution

Jan 8 (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden may speed up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. states, a spokesman said on Friday, in an effort to jump-start the slow roll-out…

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Trump will not attend Biden’s inauguration

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend the inauguration of his successor, Democratic President-elect Joe Biden, later this month, he said in a tweet on Friday, hours…

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Biden vows to restore faith in U.S. law with Justice Dept nominees

President-elect Joe Biden will on Thursday lay out his picks to lead the U.S. Department of Justice, including federal appeals court Judge Merrick Garland to serve as the top law…

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Update – VP Pence defies Trump – Trump attacks Pence

Vice President Mike Pence told lawmakers he lacks the legal powers to reject Electoral College votes cast for President-elect Joe Biden, even as Donald Trump used a midday rally in…

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“They’re not taking this White House. We’re going to fight like hell” Trump

DALTON/ATLANTA, Georgia (Reuters) -President-elect Joe Biden and outgoing President Donald Trump held dueling rallies in Georgia on Monday to persuade supporters to turn out on Tuesday for runoff U.S. Senate…

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U.S. Senator Cruz leads long-shot Republican bid to overturn Biden’s victory

WASHINGTON, Jan 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on Saturday said he will spearhead a drive by nearly a dozen Republican senators to challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when Electoral College results are tallied in Congress on Jan. 6…

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Biden gets coronavirus vaccine as U.S. inoculation effort mounts

NEWARK, Del. (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Joe Biden received his first injected dose of the COVID-19 vaccine live on television on Monday in an effort to boost confidence in its…

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Biden chief of staff says hack response will go beyond ‘just sanctions’

WASHINGTON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The incoming White House chief of staff said on Sunday that President-elect Joe Biden's response to the massive hacking campaign uncovered last week would go…

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Biden unveils diverse team tasked with ambitious climate agenda

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec 19 (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden introduced his climate and energy team on Saturday, a history-making group that will seek to advance an ambitious climate agenda that…

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After long delay, leaders of Mexico and Brazil congratulate Biden on U.S. election win

The leaders of Latin America’s two biggest economies, Brazil and Mexico, congratulated Joe Biden on his election victory after a long delay that ignited criticism they were courting danger by…

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The Biden Cabinet: president-elect fills out his team

Democratic President-elect Joe Biden has begun nominating members of his Cabinet and White House team, working to fulfill his promise to build an administration that reflects the United States' diversity.…

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Putin congratulates Biden on his victory

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday congratulated Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. presidential election, after Biden won the state-by-state Electoral College vote that officially…

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