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Russia inks draft deal to open naval base for nuclear-powered ships in Sudan, in exchange for military cooperation with Khartoum

Russia is to build a naval logistics base in northeastern African Sudan, allowing Moscow to keep its nuclear warships on the Red Sea coast. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin approved the draft agreement. … Read More >Russia inks draft deal to open naval base for nuclear-powered ships in Sudan, in exchange for military cooperation with Khartoum

Who’s meddling now? Zuckerberg tells employees it’s ‘clear’ Biden won still-contested US election

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly called the 2020 US presidential election for Democrat Joe Biden, soothing employees’ minds while engaging in the sort of meddling his platform purports to fight. … Read More >Who’s meddling now? Zuckerberg tells employees it’s ‘clear’ Biden won still-contested US election

Trump advisor says White House moving forward under assumption election was ‘immaculate deception’

Despite a path to victory seeming increasingly unlikely for President Donald Trump, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro says the administration is moving forward “under the assumption” of a second term. … Read More >Trump advisor says White House moving forward under assumption election was ‘immaculate deception’

Law firm representing Trump in Pennsylvania suit quits amid pressure and reports of ‘growing discomfort’

Law firm Porter Wright Morris & Arthur has said in a court filing that they will no longer be representing the Trump campaign in a Pennsylvania lawsuit alleging “voting irregularities.” … Read More >Law firm representing Trump in Pennsylvania suit quits amid pressure and reports of ‘growing discomfort’

Ex-Miss Belarus turned MP indicates Minsk could revoke citizenship from Belarusians it labels ‘extremists,’ as protests continue

MP Maria Vasilevich, a former Miss Belarus, has revealed that the country’s parliament will soon consider depriving Belarusians of their citizenship if they cause “serious harm” to the national interest. … Read More >Ex-Miss Belarus turned MP indicates Minsk could revoke citizenship from Belarusians it labels ‘extremists,’ as protests continue

Media outlets project Biden victory in Arizona as Trump campaign seeks court intervention in the battleground state

News organizations have called Arizona for Democrat Joe Biden after a week of counting, confident that remaining uncounted votes and ongoing legal challenges won’t change the outcome in the traditionally red state. … Read More >Media outlets project Biden victory in Arizona as Trump campaign seeks court intervention in the battleground state

Biden claims ‘blessing’ from Pope Francis, says he wants to work together on ‘welcoming immigrants & addressing climate change’

Media-acclaimed US president-elect Joe Biden said he received blessings and congratulations from Pope Francis and intends to work with the Roman Catholic Church on shared issues like climate change, immigration and social justice. … Read More >Biden claims ‘blessing’ from Pope Francis, says he wants to work together on ‘welcoming immigrants & addressing climate change’