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| - Duty Editor: Denholm Barnetson Tel: +33 1 40.41.46.36 -- TOP STORIES -- + Biden calls for unity in victory speech + Biden vows science-based action on virus + Suu Kyi tipped to triumph in Myanmar poll + Fierce clashes rage for key Karabakh town + Size doesn't matter: NZ tips scales for smaller rugby players US-vote,WRAP WILMINGTON, Delaware Democrat Joe Biden urges unity and promises "a new day for America" in his first national address since he won the tense US election and ended the historically turbulent and divisive era of Donald Trump. 1,000 words 1030 GMT by Peter Hutchison with Sebastian Smith in Washington. Picture. Video. Graphic Also moved: US-vote-results,FACTS US-vote-reactions,REAX Health-virus,WRAP WILMINGTON, Delaware President-elect Joe Biden vows immediate action to contain the United States' coronavirus crisis, signalling science would dominate the national response once Donald Trump leaves the White House. 650 words moved by AFP bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic Myanmar-vote,WRAP YANGON Millions across Myanmar wait in long lines to vote in an election expected to return to power the government of Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains a hero at home in spite of a reputation abroad shattered by the Rohingya crisis. 650 words 1100 GMT by Su Myat Mon and Richard Sargent. Picture. Video. Graphic Armenia-Azerbaijan-conflict-Karabakh,WRAP YEREVAN Fierce clashes rage for Nagorno-Karabakh's key town of Shusha as Azerbaijani forces try for a major strategic victory against the disputed region's Armenian separatists. 650 words 1100 GMT by Herve Bar RugbyU-NZL-weight,FOCUS WELLINGTON The tackles still crunch and the dark arts of the front row remain, but don't expect to see the big men fly in New Zealand's weight-restricted rugby competition. 700 words moved by Neil Sands. Picture. Video -- US ELECTION - US-vote-Biden-celebration,SCENE WASHINGTON From coast to coast, Americans jubilant over Joe Biden's presidential win rushed into the streets, dancing, hooting, honking horns and singing on a day many had longed for after four turbulent years under President Donald Trump. 700 words moved by Issam Ahmed with Andrew Marszal in Los Angeles, Julia Benarrous in Phoenix and Leila Macor in Miami. Picture. Video Also moved: US-vote-politics-celebration,SCENE US-politics-vote-Biden-celebration-Wilmington,SCENE US-vote-Biden-victory-sports-James US-vote-Trump-court,FOCUS WASHINGTON Minutes after US media declared Democrat Joe Biden victor in the tight race for the US presidency, President Donald Trump rejected that conclusion, saying he will prove in court that he was the winner. But experts say Trump has little chance of reversing Biden's win. 700 words moved by Paul Handley US-vote-economy-politics,FOCUS WASHINGTON When Joe Biden walks in to the White House as president in January, he will have the opportunity to reshape the world's largest economy, but first he will have to get it back on its feet. 850 words moved by Chris Stein US-vote-diplomacy-Biden,FOCUS WASHINGTON US allies waste no time in congratulating Joe Biden on his projected victory, as the president-elect vows to restore America's global role following President Donald Trump's chaotic four years in power. 750 words moved by Shaun Tandon with Francesco Fontemaggi. File picture US-vote-Phoenix,SCENE PHOENIX While the streets of many American cities erupted in joy at the news of Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election, hardcore Donald Trump supporters refused to accept the result, alleging fraud and conspiracy. 650 words moved by Julia Benarrous. Picture. Video US-vote-Trump-future,FOCUS WASHINGTON When networks projected he had lost his bid for reelection to Joe Biden, President Donald Trump was playing golf. He'll soon have plenty more time to enjoy the links if he so desires. 700 words moved by Shaun Tandon and Sebastian Smith. Picture. Video US-politics-internet-Twitter-Trump,FOCUS SAN FRANCISCO When US President Donald Trump departs the White House, he also leaves behind any immunity he might have from social media rules. 600 words moved by Glenn Chapman and Julie Jammot US-vote-India-Harris,lead THULASENDRAPURAM, India Residents set off firecrackers in the ancestral home of Kamala Harris as India celebrates the vice president-elect's victory in the US election, as others hail her achievement as historic and a "proud moment" for the country. 550 words 1100 GMT. Picture. Video Also moved: US-vote-Afghanistan-politics US-vote-Britain-diplomacy-climate,FOCUS LONDON From his "racist comments" to populist image, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is viewed with disdain by some in Joe Biden's camp. But Britain hopes climate action could be a trump card to salvage its "special relationship" with Washington. 650 words 1330 GMT by Jitendra Joshi US-vote-EU-NATO,ANALYSIS BRUSSELS The EU will once again have a cooperative US partner with Joe Biden as president, but Europeans should harbour no illusions: Washington will be no globo-cop nor NATO's big protector, leaders and analysts say. 750 words 0930 GMT by Christian Spillmann US-vote-environment-climate-UN,FOCUS PARIS Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump brings mighty relief to the green lobby who see a chance to save the planet through massive projects to limit global warming. 600 words 1000 GMT by Amelie Bottollier-Depois. Picture US-vote-Israel-Palestinians-conflict-diplomacy,FOCUS JERUSALEM Joe Biden's US election victory marks a setback for Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, a strong ally of President Donald Trump -- but it could spur engagement between Washington and the Palestinians, experts say. 750 words 1000 GMT by Ben Simon. File Pictures. Video US-vote-Mideast-politics,FOCUS DUBAI Contrary to Donald Trump's impulsive policies in the Middle East, Joe Biden is expected to shift back to a more conventional US stance and re-engage with Iran, redrawing regional geopolitics. 700 words moved by Mohamad Ali Harissi US-vote-Brazil-Bolsonaro RIO DE JANEIRO US President-elect Joe Biden's victory is a loss for the man known as the "Tropical Trump," Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, whose fervent endorsement of the Republican incumbent leaves him isolated abroad and vulnerable at home, analysts say. 730 words moved by Joshua Howat Berger. File picture -- EUROPE -- Belarus-politics-unrest,WRAP MINSK Protesters gather in Belarus for the latest in weeks of unprecedented demonstrations against strongman Alexander Lukashenko, with the opposition leader saying she hopes to soon meet with US President-elect Joe Biden. 600 words 1200 GMT Picture. Video Austria-attack-Islam-racism-discrimination,FOCUS VIENNA When Osama Abu El Hosna found himself under a hail of bullets during the shooting rampage in Vienna, he heroically risked his life to save a policeman at the scene. 700 words moved by Denise Hruby. Picture. Video -- MIDDLE EAST -- Jordan-vote,ADVANCER AMMAN Voters in coronavirus-battered Jordan go to the polls Tuesday in an election focused on the Arab country's economic crisis which has been heightened by the devastating pandemic. 550 words moved by Kamal Taha. Picture. Video Also moved: Jordan-vote,CHRONO Jordan-vote,COUNTRYFACTFILE Lebanon-blast-heritage-weather,FOCUS BEIRUT Norma Mnassakh was leaving her home in the Lebanese capital when dust billowed from next door, as winter rain finishes off buildings damaged in the colossal explosion at Beirut's port. 650 words moved by Hashem Osseiran. Picture. File picture. Video Egypt-economy-politics,FOCUS CAIRO Despite the pandemic and tourism collapse, Egypt is projecting healthy economic growth this year, even as one third of the Arab world's most populous country remains mired in poverty. 700 words moved by Bassem Aboualabass -- SOUTH AMERICA -- Bolivia-politics-economy,WRAP LA PAZ Leftist economist Luis Arce assumes the Bolivian presidency on Sunday facing the challenge of uniting a polarized society and reactivating an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. 550 words moved by Gerardo Bustillos - CORONAVIRUS - Health-virus-epidemic-animal,FOCUS PARIS Coronavirus transmission from minks to humans does not necessarily mean the disease will become more dangerous, but scientists are on their guard in the wake of an astounding announcement from Denmark. 700 words moved by Amelie Bottollier-Depois Health-virus-India-pollution,FOCUS NEW DELHI A steady stream of patients is coming out of New Delhi's brownish atmosphere for treatment at the Breathe Better clinic, where lung specialist Davinder Kundra is confronting what he calls the "double whammy" of deadly smog and the coronavirus. 550 words moved by Abhaya Srivastava. Picture. Video Health-virus-Philippines-tradition-Christmas,FOCUS MANILA The Philippines boasts one of the world's longest Christmas seasons, kicking off in September with fairy lights and artificial trees decorating malls, festive tunes on the radio and party-packed calendars. 600 words moved by Cecil Morella. Picture. Video -- BUSINESS -- China-economy-ecommerce-media-livestream,FOCUS BEIJING Late at night, Lalo Lopez heads to a small Shanghai studio for a livestream, punting Chinese products from cycling shorts to vacuum cleaners to Spanish speakers around the world. 800 words moved by Beiyi Seow, with Lan Lianchao in Shanghai. Picture. Video afp
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