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WHO
organizationWHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was "very disappointed" with the last-minute bar on entry. A 10-strong team was due to arrive in China this week after months of painstaking negotiations. First cases of the coronavirus were recorded in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late 2019.
Donald J. Trump
person11 GOP senators are planning to join with some House Republicans to oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's win. Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.) became the latest congressional Republican to announce he'll object to the Electoral College certification on Wednesday. China played down concerns that a World Health Organisation mission had been blocked from investigating the origins of Covid-19. A doctor quit his post in protest due to the alleged racism at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Donald Trump Jr.
personOn Wednesday, members of Congress met to certify Joe Biden's Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump. About one hour before the joint session, Trump spoke to a crowd of supporters and instructed them to march to the U.S. Capitol. Members of Congress were then reportedly asked to put on gas masks and evacuate, as Capitol Police confronted the violent mob. At least 10 people were arrested for gun possession crimes and other violations and others were seen clashing with counter-demonstrators.
the US Senate
organizationDemocratic candidates Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have won election to the US Senate. It's a huge shift in what’s possible for Democrats and policymakers are already discussing policies that seemed impossible on Monday.
Electoral College
organizationMembers of Congress were set to tally the electoral votes of the 50 states and Washington, D.C., at 1 p.m. Wednesday. President Trump can be heard pressuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to "find" enough votes to overturn Joe Biden's narrow win in the state. If all three state challenges are successful, Biden would have 259 electoral votes, throwing the election to the House of Representatives. Republicans are 'privately furious' at Trump over the Georgia election losses.
Raphael Warnock
personReverend Raphael Warnock declared victory against incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler early Wednesday morning. Warnock, a 51-year-old Atlanta pastor, was named as the winner by Associated Press, CBC News, CNN, Edison Research and other major election monitors. The other race, between Democrat Jon Ossoff and Republican David Perdue, remains too close to call.
Senate
organizationGOP lost control of the Senate after failing to hold either of its seats in Georgia's runoff elections. Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are projected to win the Senate seats for Georgia, handing overall government control to the Democratic Party. More than a dozen Senate Republicans and over 100 GOP House members plan to oppose to the certification of some states' results.
David Perdue
personRaphael Warnock defeated Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Tuesday’s runoff election in Georgia. Jon Ossoff will do the same to Sen. David Perdue. If Democrats win both of the Senate runoff elections, the Senate would be evenly split, 50-50, between the two major parties.
Kelly Loeffler
personRaphael Warnock, a Baptist preacher from the historic church of Martin Luther King Jr., beat Republican Kelly Loeffler. Jon Ossoff, a documentary filmmaker who at 33 would become the Senate's youngest member, also declared victory with a narrow lead over incumbent David Perdue. If upheld, the results would amount to a final defeat for outgoing President Donald Trump. Republicans are 'privately furious' at Trump over the Georgia election losses.
White House
organizationMembers of Congress were whisked away from their respective chambers when protesters overran the building. At least 10 people were arrested for gun possession crimes and other violations and others were seen clashing with counter-demonstrators.
DeVonta Smith
personDeVonta Smith is the first wide receiver to win the Heisman Trophy in 29 seasons. Quarterbacks had won 17 of the previous 20 Heisman trophies, including the last four. The U.S. beat Canada 2-0 in the world junior hockey championship final.
Jon Ossoff
personJon Ossoff has won a Georgia Senate seat, beating Republican David Perdue. It follows fellow Democrat Raphael Warnock’s victory against incumbent Kelly Loeffler. Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris will serve as the tie-breaking 51st vote. Democrats have now won the two seats required to retake control of the Senate.
Congress
organizationCongress was rocked by troubling scenes of chaos as Trump’s supporters overpowered Capitol police and breached the building. Members of Congress were reportedly asked to put on gas masks and evacuate, as Capitol Police confronted the violent mob. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has requested the National Guard. D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered a 6 p.m. curfew.
Joe Biden
personIran seized a South Korean-flagged oil tanker off its southern border on Monday just after announcing that it will ramp up its uranium enrichment. The move appears meant to intimidate the U.S. as Joe Biden takes over the presidency and could complicate Biden's future attempts at nuclear deescalation with Iran. About three-quarters of voters who backed Republican candidates in Georgia’s Senate runoffs say Biden was not legitimately elected in November. Candace Owens falsely claimed President Trump beat Joe Biden in the November election.
Congress
organizationJon Ossoff has won 50.1 per cent of vote over David Perdue who has 49.9 per cent. Democrats improved their take of the vote in counties with the largest shares of African Americans. The Democratic National Committee will pick its new chair during its virtual Winter Meeting.
Rusten Sheskey
personJacob Blake, 29, was shot seven times in the back by Officer Rusten Sheskey of the Kenosha Police Department in August. On Tuesday, US prosecutors announced that no charges would be filed against the officer or any other law enforcement officials present during the shooting. Decision was based on evidence that was not captured on the widely shared cellphone footage.
Liverpool
organizationLiverpool lost 1-0 to Southampton at St Mary's on Monday night. Danny Ings scored the only goal of the game in the second minute. Liverpool have now gone three league games without a victory. Jurgen Klopp's side are four points off the top of the Premier League.
the Proud Boys
organizationEnrique Tarrio, 36, was arraigned Tuesday on a misdemeanor count of property destruction for the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner. He was also charged with a felony count for possession of high-capacity gun magazines. The National Park Service has received three separate applications for pro-Trump protests.
Congress
organizationIf Congress certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral College advantage on January 6, it will deliver the Senate into Democratic hands. GOP congressman who eked out victory in Biden district will join Electoral College objectors. Goldman Sachs predicts another $600 billion in stimulus legislation this year.
Rishi Sunak
person£594m will be made available to councils and devolved nations. Comes after Boris Johnson ordered nation to stay at home and closed schools. Prime Minister said restrictions would last until at least mid-February.