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Biden to start naming cabinet picks Tuesday as Trump continues to resist
Trump’s latest legal setback came when a Pennsylvania court threw out his fraud claims in a scathing judgment.
Joe Biden wins Georgia after hand recount affirms lead
No individual county showed a variation in margin larger than 0.73%.
Louth violinist invited to play at Joe Biden's presidential inauguration
Patricia Treacy says she feels both “honoured and privileged” to play at the event.
Georgia hand recount result expected to confirm Biden win
The state has until Friday to confirm the results.
Joe Biden warns 'more people may die' from Covid-19 if Trump refuses to concede US election
Trump continues to insist that he has won the US election.
Covid-19: US virus numbers surge as Australian authorities suspend flights into Adelaide
South Australia reports its first significant outbreak since April
Opinion: Why Biden’s presidency will be defined by the Georgia vote in January
Rory McNab says Georgia is key to setting the tone of Biden’s administration but he will be up against the might of McConnell.
Trump makes first public comments in over a week... but doesn't mention the election
This was Trump’s first public remarks since 5 November, when he falsely claimed to have won the election.
Joe Biden wins total of 306 electoral votes, with 232 for Donald Trump - US media
Biden’s win in Arizona represents a ‘flip’ of the state to Democrat for the first time since 1996.
US election officials say there is 'no evidence' of compromised votes
Their messages came hours after President Donald Trump once again cried foul.
Kearney hoping for Ireland call as cousin Biden gets elected in the US
The 31-year-old wing has had a torrid time with injuries in recent years.
Biden names longtime adviser as White House chief of staff
Klain served as the coordinator to the Ebola response during the 2014 outbreak.
Battle for US Senate to continue until Georgia run-offs in January
Republicans won a seat in Alaska today, meaning neither party can assume a majority until the Georgia run-offs.
Trump makes first public appearance since his failed re-election bid to mark Veteran's Day
Joe Biden has labelled Trump’s refusal to concede “an embarassment”.
Donald Trump wins Alaska - but that won't impact on US election outcome
Alaska was expected to vote Republican, so this will not hinder Joe Biden’s win.
Biden says it's an 'embarassment' that Trump hasn't conceded yet
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, meanwhile, has claimed that there will be a “smooth transition” to a second Trump administration.
Taoiseach speaks to US President Elect Joe Biden and invites him 'to come back to Ireland'
Micheál Martin says he is keen to make the trip to the White House for St Patrick’s Day.
US Election: Four states yet to be called by some media outlets as counts continue
The states still to be called by some outlets are: Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina and Alaska.
Trump throws transition into turmoil while refusing to concede
The defeated president has blocked co-operation with Joe Biden’s team, while electoral investigations have been authorised.
It's transition time, but how does it work and when will Biden pick his team?
It’s 71 days until Biden’s inauguration, so there’s much to be done.
US Election: What happens between now and inauguration day?
Here are a few likely, and unlikely, things to happen between now and 20 January.
Russia, China, Brazil among nations staying silent as world congratulates Biden
Western allies, including the German Chancellor and Taoiseach Micheál Martin – welcomed a fresh start with Washington.
Coveney: Biden victory could give Downing Street 'pause for thought' as Brexit talks near end
Coveney described Biden as a “real friend to Ireland” who has made clear his position on the Good Friday Agreement.
Voter numbers shatter record as Trump plots next move
Republican figures believe the president’s threatened legal action is designed mainly to provide an off-ramp from an unpalatable defeat.
Biden seeks to move quickly and build out his administration
Donald Trump has yet to acknowledge Joe Biden’s victory and vowed to mount legal challenges in several closely contested states that decided the race.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of US politicians elected this week
STOP THE COUNT! Ah no, don’t.
LIVE: America looks to the future as Biden prepares to take the reins
World leaders have congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
US Election: Here are the main points to know this afternoon
Joe Biden has won the US election. Here’s what you need to know.
Poll: Are you happy Joe Biden has won the US election?
The Democratic candidate past the 270 electoral college votes needed to secure the presidency.
'This is the time to heal in America': Joe Biden vows to unite the US in his election victory speech
The 77-year-old has pledged to heal divisions in the country.
As it happened: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris give victory speeches after winning the US election
Michael D Higgins, Boris Johnson and others have congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
People in Joe Biden's ancestral home of Ballina celebrate his victory in the US election
“He’s a really nice fella. He’s good to talk to.”
How Biden and Trump reacted to news of the presidential result
President Trump issued his statement while golfing at his club in Virginia.
Irish leaders congratulate Joe Biden on presidential win
Biden will be the 46th president of the US having secured the state of Pennsylvania.
What exactly does US President-elect Joe Biden plan to do?
Climate, Coronavirus, and Brexit.
The key moments from an epic US presidential election count over the past four days
It’s hard to choose singular moments from a blockbuster election count. Here are the main events.
Filling up: Here's the state-by-state guide of who's taken where
270, that’s the magic number.
Joe Biden wins election to become 46th President of United States
Kamala Harris is set to be vice president.
Kamala Harris set to make history as first female US Vice President
Harris will also be the first black person to be elected to the position.
As it happened on Saturday morning: Biden says 'clear majority of nation' behind him as tense wait for final result continues
It’s not official but the former vice president looks set to return to the White House.
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