In an extraordinary phone call Donald Trump pleaded Saturday with election officials in Georgia to find him enough votes to overturn his pivotal loss there.
Homes of Top Republican and Democrat Vandalized
Homes of top Democratic and Republican congressional leaders have been vandalised following intense debate over a COVID-19 stimulus bailout for Americans.
Trump pushes Georgia secretary of state to ‘find’ votes
In yet one of the most brazen attempts to overturn the election, Trump pressured Georgia’s Sec. Of State to find enough votes to make him win Georgia.
Happy New Year 2021
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FBI accuses Iran of threatening US election officials
Iranian cyber actors were behind online death threats targeting US election officials, the FBI announced on Wednesday, CNN.
Republicans seek restrictions on early voting and mail-in votes
Republicans in key states that voted for President-elect Joe Biden are putting in place tighter voting measures targeting especially absentee ballots.
Chinese Citizen Journalist Jailed for Four Years for Wuhan Virus Reporting
A Chinese citizen journalist was jailed for four years for her livestream reporting from Wuhan as the Covid-19 outbreak unfurled.
Pandemic Shows Importance of Credible News, Analysts Say
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on media globally,…but also a renewed awareness of the importance of reliable reporting, experts.
Trump sparks fresh outrage by pardoning more allies
Trump has sparked fresh outrage by pardoning more allies including the father of Jared Kushner, Charles Kushner who pleaded guilty for tax evasion in 2004.
Africa: ‘Repression and resistance the two key trends heading into 2021’
African states continue to record some of the fastest growth rates globally. But despite these economic strides, authoritarianism persists.