Seattle mayor condemns “insurrection of extremists” at US Capitol

US President-elect Joe Biden condemned the "insurrection" at the US Capitol on Wednesday, after some Trump supporters broke into the building

Xinhua

World leaders react to US Capitol chaos, call it attack on democracy

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg expressed his shock saying "The outcome of this democratic election must be respected."

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Trump calls on Capitol protesters to go home, Biden says “it’s chaos”

The entire D.C. National Guard has been activated following breach of the U.S. Capitol, according to Jonathan Hoffman, chief spokesman for the Pentagon.

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UPDATE: Protesters storm US Capitol, Electoral College votes count halted

"Capitol: External security threat, no entry or exit is permitted, stay away from exterior windows, doors. If outside, seek cover," says Capitol Police.

Xinhua

Washington D.C. mayor orders citywide curfew as pro-Trump protests force Capitol lockdown

Supporters for outgoing Republican President Donald Trump pushed through barriers at the Capitol building, forcing a lockdown.

Xinhua

US Congress convenes to formally count Electoral College votes

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, on Wednesday dismissed Trump's allegations of widespread fraud in the White House race.

Xinhua

5 soldiers, civilian killed in Cameroon explosion

Separatists have been clashing with government forces since 2017 in a bid to create an independent nation in Cameroon two English-speaking regions

Xinhua

Egyptian economy to grow 2.7% in fiscal year 2020/21: World Bank

Egyptian economy has been heavily disrupted by coronavirus pandemic. However, it avoided contraction thanks to previous government reforms, says World Bank

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Egypt looks forward to maximising US investment activities: Finance Minister

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait has expressed the Egyptian government's aspiration to maximise the investment activities of US companies in the country.

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Planning Ministry follows up on 2020/21 development projects in Fayoum

A delegation from the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has visited Fayoum governorate, as part of its follow-up on governorate-wide development projects included in the fiscal year (FY) 2020/21…

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