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Capitol riots: US Congress certifies Joe Biden's victory after violent disruption

The certification clears the way for Mr Biden to be sworn in on 20 January.

Lawmakers resumed the session after police managed to remove the mob, which had been encouraged by President Trump in a bid to overturn his defeat. Four people were killed during the attack. In response, Mr Trump finally pledged an 鈥渙rderly transition鈥 of power. And the World Health Organization warns that Europe is facing a dire situation in its fight against coronavirus and says measures need to be intensified. Plus a British man stuck in Taiwan due to the pandemic inspires locals to clean up a river.

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