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State media says China will offer extensive financial and policy support to encourage couples to have more children. An ethnic...

IMAGE COPYRIGHTAFP/GETTY IMAGES Chris Christie (right) is a longtime ally of President Trump

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US election 2020: Trump ally urges him to accept defeat in US vote

IMAGE COPYRIGHTAFP/GETTY IMAGES Chris Christie (right) is a longtime ally of President Trump BBC - A prominent ally of...

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Trump aims to box in Biden abroad, but it may not work

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, American flags are displayed together with Chinese flags on top...

Officials have warned that a delay in the presidential transition could affect vaccine distribution [File: Dado Ruvic/Illustration via Reuters]

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US could begin COVID-19 vaccinations by December 11: Official

Moncef Slaoui, head of a federal vaccine development programme, says the first vaccines could be shipped by mid-December. Officials have...

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Biden Chooses Antony Blinken, Defender of Global Alliances, as Secretary of State

New York Times - Formerly the State Department’s No. 2, Mr. Blinken is expected to try to re-establish the United...

European Council President Charles Michel, on screen bottom, participates in a virtual G20 meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, at the European Council building in Brussels [Yves Herman/Pool/AP Photo]

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G20 leaders back ‘equitable’ global access to COVID-19 vaccines

Twin crises of COVID-19 pandemic and an uneven global recovery dominate first day of G20 summit. European Council President Charles...

The United States Courthouse is seen, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, in Williamsport, Pa. A hearing on the Trump campaign's federal lawsuit seeking to prevent Pennsylvania officials from certifying the vote results remains on track for Tuesday at the courthouse after a judge quickly denied the campaign's new lawyer's request for a delay. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)

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In blistering ruling, judge throws out Trump suit in Pa.

The United States Courthouse is seen, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, in Williamsport, Pa. A hearing on the Trump campaign's federal...

In this undated image from video provided by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, scientists work with a bioreactor at a company facility in New York state, for efforts on an experimental coronavirus antibody drug. The Food and Drug Administration on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 authorized the use of the Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. drug to try to prevent patients with mild-to-moderate disease from worsening and needing hospitalization. It's given as a one-time treatment through an IV and is still going through more testing to establish its safety and effectiveness. (Regeneron via AP)

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FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received

In this undated image from video provided by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, scientists work with a bioreactor...

The coronavirus outbreak in the UK has led to business closures and severe restrictions [File: Simon Dawson//Reuters]

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Europe response ‘incomplete’: WHO COVID envoy fears third wave

Europe briefly enjoyed sinking infection rates that are now surging again as WHO’s David Nabarro warns of a third wave....

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Barbados PM to co-chair global public health group