USA Head of US government agency under pressure to let transition proceed The head of the little-known General Services Administration has yet to certify Biden as the winner, stalling the launch of the official transition process. 17/11/2020
USA Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff Klain served as chief of staff for Biden during Barack Obama’s first term, was chief of staff to Vice President Al Gore in the mid-1990s and was a key adviser on the Biden campaign, guiding Biden’s debate preparations and coronavirus response. 12/11/2020
no comment Millions head to polls in US despite record early voting With almost 102 million Americans voting early and millions more waiting in lines on election day, the rancorous campaign across a polarised nation clearly struck a nerve with the electorate. 03/11/2020
Germany Heiko Maas calls for reset in post-election US-German relations The German foreign minister called for a reversal of deteriorating relations with its strongest ally after four years of the Trump administration. 03/11/2020
Ireland Irish communities linked to Trump & Biden show colours before US vote Doonbeg in County Clare is firmly in the Donald Trump camp, while Ballina, County Mayo, is for Joe Biden 02/11/2020
