Trump says will leave White House if Electoral College votes for Biden - China.org.cn

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he will leave the White House if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden in December.

Berlin has no obligation to ensure US doesn’t commit war crimes with drone strikes from Germany, court rules — RT World News

 Berlin will no longer be required to ensure that US drone strikes coordinated through an air base in Germany are in line with international law, a top court has ruled, in a “severe blow” to a case brought by human rights groups.

Trump accepts US presidency transition to Biden must begin - BBC News

Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office.

Pompeo meets Taliban, Afghan govt negotiators in Qatar | THE DAILY STAR

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met negotiators from the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha Saturday, amid signs of progress in their talks as Washington speeds up its withdrawal.

Les Palestiniens condamnent la visite de Pompeo dans une colonie israélienne - Belga

Les Palestiniens condamnent la visite du chef de la diplomatie américaine Mike Pompeo dans une colonie israélienne de Cisjordanie occupée et sa décision de labelliser les exportations provenant de ces implantations comme venant d’Israël.

Pompeo starts unprecedented tour of West Bank settlement, Golan | THE DAILY STAR

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was Thursday set to make the first visit by an American top diplomat to the Israel-occupied Golan Heights after a stop in a West Bank Jewish settlement that infuriated Palestinians.

Trump fires US cybersecurity chief - Global Times

US President Donald Trump tweeted on Tuesday that Chris Krebs has been terminated as director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Hurricane Iota: Category four storm hits Nicaragua - BBC News

Hurricane Iota has made landfall in Nicaragua two weeks after another devastating storm hit.

WHO 'extremely concerned' by surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, Americas - China.org.cn

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it's "extremely concerned" by the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some countries, particularly in Europe and the Americas.

Israel advances plans for new Jerusalem settler homes | THE DAILY STAR

Israel has pushed on with plans to build a new Jewish settler neighbourhood in east Jerusalem, a watchdog group said Sunday, warning such efforts were being stepped up before US President Donald Trump leaves office.

Iran denies al-Qaeda leader was killed in Tehran - BBC News

Iran has denied a report that a leader of militant group al-Qaeda was killed in its capital Tehran in August.

Biden wins a total of 306 electoral votes, while Trump obtains 232 votes: US media - Global Times

Democrat Joe Biden has won southern U.S. state Georgia and its 16 Electoral College votes, widening his lead in the Electoral College by a margin of 306 to 232, multiple U.S. media outlets projected on Friday.

Israeli agents killed al-Qaeda’s No. 2 in Iran in August: Report | Al Jazeera

Al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two US embassies in Africa, was killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives acting at the behest of the United States, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing intelligence officials.

Biden pledges to end 'grim era of demonization in America' | Agencia EFE

President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday pledged to unite the deeply divided United States of America mired in crises due to the coronavirus pandemic, an economic recession, and racial unrest.

Mayor promises deescalation of situations in NYC in days of vote counting - Global Times

Deescalating situations has to be the consistent approach, as people await the election results while hoping all it free and fair, said Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday during his regular press briefing.

Thousands of US National Guard troops activated to brace for possible election unrest: media - Global Times

More than 4,700 U.S. National Guard troops in 18 states have been activated to assist in the ongoing elections, local media reported Tuesday.

Former CIA Director: Trump Likely to Put Up Challenges to Election Result - FarsNews Agency

 Former CIA Director John Brennan said that US President Donald Trump is likely to “put up challenges” to the results of the presidential election on Tuesday.

Pompeo to find ‘new ways’ to cooperate with Indonesia in South China Sea | One America News Network

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said Washington would find new ways to cooperate with Indonesia in the South China Sea and respected Jakarta’s efforts to safeguard its own waters while rejecting China’s “unlawful” claims in the area.

US approves $2.37bn in potential arms sales to Taiwan | Al Jazeera

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 100 Boeing-made Harpoon Coastal Defense Systems to Taiwan in a deal worth as much as $2.37bn, the Pentagon said on Monday, just a day after China said it would impose sanctions on US companies involved in weapons’ sales to the island.

Greece Plans to Expand Defence Agreement With US or Sign New One, Foreign Minister Says - Sputnik International

Greece is planning to expand the current defence cooperation agreement with the United States or sign a new one, Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias told the parliament on Sunday.