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U.S. President-elect Joe Biden arrives to announce his national security nominees and appointees at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 24, 2020.

00:38 GMT 30 November 2020 / updated: 01:11 GMT US

Biden to Receive First Presidential Intelligence Briefing on Monday, His Office Says

US President Donald Trump arrives to speak with reporters in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, US, 24 November 2020.

Trump Says DoJ, FBI May Have Been In On Large-scale Voter Fraud

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro reacts during a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil November 26, 2020.

Bolsonaro Claims to Have Own Sources of Info That There Was 'a Lot of Fraud' During US Election

In this July 15, 2020, file photo, visitors wearing masks to curb the spread of the coronavirus look at the latest products at a Huawei store in Beijing. China accused Washington of damaging global trade with sanctions that threaten to cripple tech giant Huawei and said Tuesday it will protect Chinese companies but gave no indication of possible retaliation

UK Bans Telecom Firms From Installing New Huawei 5G Equipment After September 2021

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden arrives to hold a videoconference meeting with members of the U.S Conference of Mayors at his transition headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., November 23, 2020.

Partial Recount in Wisconsin Reportedly Adds 87 Votes to Biden With One Day Left Before Certification

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Middle East
Kushner Reportedly Flying to Saudi Arabia and Qatar Soon Seeking to Normalise Relations
The report comes amid speculation that the Trump administration will try to reinforce its policies in the region during what is presumed to be the last days of Trump in office before the next president swears upon the Bible.
Last update: 21:12 GMT 29.11.2020
21:12 GMT 29.11.2020
US
Joe Biden Slips While Playing With His Dog, Gets Bone Fracture
According to his team, the presumed president-elect got the slight injury after slipping on Saturday, and was to be examined by an orthopedist on Sunday afternoon, just to be sure that everything is okay.
Last update: 22:24 GMT 29.11.2020
22:24 GMT 29.11.2020
Europe
Almost 100 Police Officers Injured During Saturday Protests in France, Interior Minister Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The tally of French law enforcement officers injured as a result of Saturday nationwide protests against the new security legislation has been finalised at 98 people, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Sunday.
Last update: 02:59 GMT 30.11.2020
02:59 GMT 30.11.2020
World
US to Blacklist Chinese Chip Manufacturer, Oil Corporation Over Alleged Ties to Military - Report
The report comes amid rumours that US President Donald Trump might toughen his policies on China in what is presumed to be his latest days in office before the next US president occupies the White House.
Last update: 23:11 GMT 29.11.2020
23:11 GMT 29.11.2020
US
Biden Picks Ex-Obama Staffer Jen Psaki for Press Secretary Announcing All-Female Communications Team
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Joe Biden intends to appoint former Obama State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki as his White House press secretary, Biden's transition team has announced.
Last update: 23:30 GMT 29.11.2020
23:30 GMT 29.11.2020
US
New York Public Schools to Gradually Reopen Starting December 7
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Public schools in NYC will resume in-person classes starting early December, New York City (NYC) Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced.
Last update: 04:47 GMT 29.11.2020
04:47 GMT 29.11.2020
World
Live Updates: There is Risk of Third Coronavirus Wave, UK's Raab Says
The global death toll from the coronavirus infection has topped 1.451 million, over 62.1 million cases of the infection have been detected, and over 39.7 million people have recovered, according to Baltimore, Maryland's Johns Hopkins University, which tracks and compiles data from national and local authorities, the media and other sources.
Last update: 02:56 GMT 30.11.2020
02:56 GMT 30.11.2020
World
'I Am OK': F1 Driver Grosjean Escapes Fiery Crash Without Major Injury, Sends Message From Hospital
Grosjean’s car slid and clipped the front of another driver’s car during the race’s first lap in Bahrain. Although his car pierced through a crash barrier at an estimated impact speed of 137 mph (220 kmh) and was sliced in two, sparking a huge fire, the driver did not even break a bone.