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FILED - 27 August 2020, US, Washington: Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee, Senator Kamala Harris, delivers a statement to the press at George Washington University. Harris, who is heading to the White House as Democrat Joe Biden's vice president, indicates she is ready to "get started" on the work ahead. Photo: Lawrence Jackson/Biden for President/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

'Welcome back America': World leaders congratulate Biden and Harris

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/8/20

"It's time to get back to building bridges, not walls," said London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

FILED - 01 February 2013, Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) shakes hands with then US Vice-President Joe Biden prior to their meeting. Merkel said Berlin's friendship with the US is vital if the problems of these times are to be overcome, as she congratulates Joe Biden on his victory in the US presidential election. Photo: picture alliance / dpa

World

US ELECTION

Friends again? Europe looks to Biden to repair transatlantic ties

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/8/20

The wide consensus is that things can only get better, though European analysts warn it would be completely wrong to thing that now everything is gonna go back to the way it was: Some political…

FILED - 09 June 2018, Canada, La Malbaie: US President Donald Trump leaves the G7 Summit location after a press conference. US Democratic candidate Joe Biden has won enough electoral votes to be declared the winner of the US presidential election, beating President Donald Trump, the Associated Press news agency, CNN, ABC and other news networks are projecting. Photo: Michael Kappeler/dpa

World

US ELECTION

Game over, Donald Trump

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/7/20

Joe Biden is projected to win the White House , bringing an end to President Donald Trump's presidency. Trump immediately refused to concede, signalling a bitter court battle in the coming…

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Estonia announces a record number of new coronavirus cases

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/7/20

Most of the new infections were diagnosed in the capital, Tallin, and surrounding areas.

November 06, 2020 - Wilmington, Delaware, USA. - Screen grab from the MSNBC coverage of Democratic candidate for president, Vice President JOE BIDEN, delivering a progress update and expressing confidence concerning the vote count in the six states not yet called for either presidential candidate.(Credit Image: © Msnbc/ZUMA Wire Photo: Msnbc/dpa.

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US ELECTION

Biden all but declares victory as votes turn sharply in his favour

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/7/20

As he has done repeatedly in recent days he said people should remain calm and patient as election workers tabulated every last ballot.

FILED - Denmark prepares to cull minks to prevent outbreak, as mutated form of virus discovered. Photo: Patrick Pleul/dpa.

Coronavirus

PANDEMIC

Denmark says about 200 infected with mink coronavirus mutation

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/20

Virus mutations can occur when viruses jump from one species to another, for example from mink to humans or back.

World

'THIRD GENDER'

First religious school for transgender Muslims opens in Bangladesh

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/20

Students will mainly learn the Koran, hadith - which are the sayings of the prophet Mohammed -, basic Bangla and English.

27 October 2020, US, Atlanta: Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks during a drive-in rally at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood. Photo: Curtis Compton/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Biden edges ahead of Trump in Georgia as nation awaits result

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/20

Trump has made repeated claims of "fraud" and blames a conspiracy of "big media, big money and big tech."

Economy & Business

BUSINESS

Uber reports a billion dollar loss in the third quarter

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/20

The world's biggest ride-sharing app has struggled with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on its business.

04 November 2020, US, Washington: A Biden's supporter posses for photograph during a Black Lives Matter protest near the White House while waiting for the final result of the 2020 Presidential election. Photo: Probal Rashid/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Biden inches closer to win as Trump rails against 'fraud'

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/6/20

"We have no doubt when the count is finished, Senator Harris and I will be declared the winners," Biden said on Thursday, referring to Kamala Harris, his running mate. "Democracy is sometimes…

30 October 2020, Bremen: The interior of the smallest house in Bremen. The seven square metre small house in the Schnoor quarter popular with tourists is for sale. Photo: Sina Schuldt/dpa.

World

GERMANY

Tiny house with outsized price tag seeks new owner in Bremen

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/5/20

The century-old house, on a seven-square-metre plot of land in the city's old town, is a single-storey dwelling with a roof terrace, as well as a toilet, a shower, hotplate and sleepin

Norwich Prime Minister Erna Solberg comments on the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize 2020 to World Food Programme (WFP). Photo: Fredrik Hagen//dpa.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway bans night-time alcohol sales as coronavirus cases rise

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/5/20

Non-residents will have to self-isolate or present two negative tests. The only exceptions are for employees commuting from neighboring Finland and Sweden.

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven (R) speaks at a joint press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Photo: Paivi Anttikoski/Vnk/Filed.

Coronavirus

Swedish prime minister self-isolating over possible Covid-19 exposure

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/5/20

"We are fine and have no symptoms," he said, adding they were to take a test as soon as possible.

03 November 2020, US, Scranton: Former US Vice-President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden uses a megaphone to speak to his supporters as part of a quick visit to the Union Hall during the US Presidential election. Photo: Aimee Dilger/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Confident Biden closer to victory

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/5/20

Biden expressed confidence in winning the race, while President Donald Trump sought to undermine the integrity of the election.

04 November 2020, Hessen, Frankfurt: Traders sit in the trading room of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in front of their monitors, which also show reports on the US presidential election. Photo: Frank Rumpenhorst/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Trump raises specter of legal battles in nail-biter election

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/4/20

Joe Biden still has multiple pathways to the White House and, in brief remarks to supporters, said he felt confident he would eventually be declared the winner.

HANDOUT - 03 November 2020, Turkey, Izmir: A handout image provided by the Turkish Search and Rescue agency AFAD shows Ayda Gezgin being pulled out rubble of a collapsed building 91 hours after an earthquake rocking Izmir. Photo: -/AFAD/dpa

World

COLLAPSED BUILDINGS

Turkey earthquake rescue efforts come to an end, at least 114 dead

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/4/20

At least 6,600 people are currently being housed in tents in Turkey's third largest city where as many as 180 buildings were either damaged or entirely collapsed.

FILED - Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is among those self-isolating in her government. Here, she is seen arriving at an EU summit. Photo: Mario Salerno/European Council /dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Danish prime minister to self-isolate, take virus test

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/4/20

In all 13 cabinet members were currently self-isolating.

03 November 2020, US, San Bernardino: Election workers process ballots at the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters office in the 2020 presidential election. Photo: Watchara Phomicinda/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Trump proclaims himself the winner, denounces "major fraud"

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/4/20

Ballots are still being counted in a number of key swing states and the race for the White House is tight .

03 November 2020, US, Washington: Anti-Trump protesters gather outside the White House during while vote is still ongoing during the US Presidential election. Photo: Essdras M. Suarez/dpa.

World

US ELECTION

Trump and Biden in tight race as swing states remain undecided

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/4/20

Speaking shortly after midnight, Biden said he is confident that he will win the election, but says results may take some time, urging people to be "patient" and "keep the faith."