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In an op-ed published by the New York Times on Thanksgiving, Pope Francis defended some of the social distancing restrictions that have been enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic — applauding governments that have been “acting decisively to protect

Mohammed bin Salman hopes US-brokered deal under incoming administration could help ‘cement relations’ with president-elect, says WSJ citing Saudi, US officials

Tony Hsieh, the former head of Zappos who catapulted the shoe company into the big leagues with a sale to Amazon and then used the proceeds of his success in a huge project kickstarting regeneration of a run-down part of

In statehouse races, suburban voters’ disgust with President Trump failed to translate into a rebuke of other Republicans, ensuring the party’s grip on partisan mapmaking.

Iran will avenge the death of an assassinated nuclear scientist “like lightning”, an adviser to the country’s supreme leader has said.

Federal court rejects Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania  The Guardian Federal appeals court dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit over Pennsylvania voting procedures  Fox News Federal appeals court slams Trump campaign efforts to turn tide in Pennsylvania ruling, saying ‘claims have no merit’  CNN In

Trump will campaign for Georgia GOP Senate candidates, urges supporters not to boycott runoff elections  CNBC Trump warns Georgia runoff boycott would play ‘right into the hands of some very sick people’  Fox News What exit polls say about state of Georgia’s

Virus spread slows due to weeks of restrictions, but Europe remains at heart of pandemic, recording more cases than US this week

Iranian president vows assassination will not slow down ‘achievements’; protesters call for war with US over ambush

One pandemic, two different worlds in Georgia runoff races  Associated Press Trump warns Georgia runoff boycott would play ‘right into the hands of some very sick people’  Fox News What exit polls say about state of Georgia’s Senate runoffs  CBS News Trump’s legal