World News Briefs -- November 13, 2020 (Evening Edition)

US President-elect Joe Biden has flipped five states from President Donald Trump's column

AFP: Biden wins White House with 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232: US media

President-elect Joe Biden has won 306 votes in the state-by-state Electoral College that decides who wins the White House, against 232 for Donald Trump, US media projected on Friday.

Biden solidified his victory over Trump in the US election with a victory in traditionally Republican-leaning Georgia, called in his favor by CNN, ABC and other networks. Trump -- who also had 306 Electoral College votes when he beat Hillary Clinton in 2016 -- claimed victory in North Carolina, CNN and NBC projected, putting his final tally this time around at 232.

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MIDDLE EAST

‘Countdown to catastrophe’ in Yemen as UN again warns of famine.

Saudis say they thwarted attack on oil facility near Yemen.

In Iran, a massive cemetery struggles to keep up with virus.

Iran passes grim milestone of 40,000 deaths from COVID-19.

Iraq shuts last 'safe haven' camps for vulnerable families.

Saudi prince vows 'iron fist' against extremists after attacks.

Activists condemn Bahrain’s use of citizenship revocation.

Erdogan plans 'picnic' in symbolic Cyprus ghost town.

Israel seals deal for Covid-19 vaccines.

ASIA

Afghanistan: Suicide car bomb blast in Kabul kills many soldiers.

India, China close in on plan to end months of border standoff.

India, Pakistan report deadly violence along Kashmir border.

China attacks fishing boats in conquest of South China Sea.

US election: China congratulates Joe Biden on victory.

China prepares to impose new limits on its tech giants.

Myanmar election: Aung San Suu Kyi's party wins absolute majority.

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape's future in doubt as MPs cross floor.

AFRICA

Ethiopia: 'Massacre' of civilians in Tigray, Amnesty claims.

Ethiopia conflict in Tigray region sparks war crime fears as some 14,500 flee to Sudan, UN says. Morocco launches offensive against pro-independence forces.

‘Desperate’ situation in northern Mozambique: UN rights chief.

Tensions persist as Libya’s warring sides debate road to peace.

Africa’s debt crisis grows amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Zambia on brink of defaulting on foreign debt.

Nigeria cracks down on 'end Sars' protesters, alleging terrorism.

Senior South African ANC official granted bail in corruption case.

EUROPE

U.S. and France play catch-up on Karabakh after Russia deploys troops.

Nagorno-Karabakh: The families burning down their own homes.

Coronavirus: Italy extends 'red zones' as infections soar.

Germany may extend lockdown as Covid cases in Italy soar.

Germany blasts Russia's sanctions plan over Navalny.