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| - Duty Editor: Alex Nicoll Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Biden wins US presidency, ending Trump era + Biden vows virus action as Europe suffers + Ethiopia vows to replace Tigray government + Suu Kyi forecast to triumph in Myanmar poll + Solskjaer fumes over 'joke' kick-off time US-vote,WRAP WILMINGTON, Delaware Democrat Joe Biden is expected to appeal for unity in his first address to Americans since being declared winner of the US election and ending the turbulent era of Donald Trump. 1,000 words 0200 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 WASHINGTON The United States reports record new coronavirus cases for the third day in a row, as new president-elect Joe Biden vows to act against the pandemic on "day one" in the world's worst-hit nation. 800 words moved by AFP bureaus. Picture. Video. Graphic Ethiopia-unrest-politics,WRAP SANJA, Ethiopia Ethiopian lawmakers vote to replace the current government of the federal state of Tigray, after the army launched air strikes to destroy military assets in the region in a worsening internal conflict. 750 words moved by Robbie Corey-Boulet. Picture Myanmar-vote,WRAP YANGON Polls open in Myanmar for a vote 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. 600 words 0300 GMT by Hla-Hla Htay and Richard Sargent. Picture. Video. Graphic Fbl-ENG-Pr,WRAP LONDON Ole Gunnar Solskjaer describes the scheduling of Manchester United's match against Everton as an "absolute joke" as Chelsea pummel Sheffield United 4-1 to climb to third in the Premier League. 650 words moved by John Weaver. Picture. Video Also moved: Fbl-ENG-Pr-ManCity-Liverpool -- US ELECTION -- US-vote-Biden-celebration,SCENE WASHINGTON From coast to coast, Americans jubilant over Joe Biden's presidential win on Saturday 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-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 0130 GMT by Glenn Chapman and Julie Jammot -- Please see our Special Election Advisory for additional coverage -- -- AMERICAS -- 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 0130 GMT by Gerardo Bustillos US-IT-lifestyle-labor-politics,FOCUS SAN FRANCISCO A victory for the "gig economy" in California is likely to echo across the US, in a boon for app-based services while igniting fear that big business is rewriting labor laws. 750 words 0330 GMT by Glenn Chapman -- EUROPE -- 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 0230 GMT by Denise Hruby. Picture. Video 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 0330 GMT by Amelie Bottollier-Depois -- 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 0330 GMT by Kamal Taha. Picture. Video Also moving: 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 0300 GMT by Hashem Osseiran. Picture. File picture. Video -- ASIA -- China-economy-ecommerce-media-livestream,FOCUS BEIJING Late at night, Lalo Lopez heads to a small Shanghai studio for a livestream, punting Chinese products to Spanish speakers around the world -- at the vanguard of the growing ranks of foreigners hired by mainland agencies to extend China's livestream sales mania beyond its borders. 750 words 0230 GMT by Beiyi Seow and Lan Lianchao in Shanghai. Picture. Video HongKong-China-politics-court,FOCUS HONG KONG The acquittal of dozens of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters -- often accompanied by withering court criticism of police -- has triggered a backlash from Beijing loyalists demanding an overhaul of a judicial system long known for its independence. 700 words 0330 GMT by Yan Zhao. File picture. Health-virus-Philippines-tradition-Christmas,FOCUS MANILA The Philippines boasts one of the world's longest Christmas seasons, kicking off in September, but the coronavirus pandemic looks set to be the grinch that spoils the four-month-long celebration this year. 600 words 0330 GMT by Cecil Morella. Picture. Video India-health-virus-pollution,FOCUS NEW DELHI A steady stream of patients are 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 0430 GMT by Abhaya Srivastava. Picture. Video -- SPORT -- Yachting-FRA-Vendee LES SABLES-D'OLONE, France Britain's Alex Thomson says that the 33 skippers who start the ninth edition of the Vendee Globe race on Sunday will feel like "gladiators" as they slide out of the channel at Les Sables-d'Olonne and on to the high seas. 500 words 0145 GMT. Picture and Video 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 0300 GMT by Neil Sands. Picture. Video afp
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