Joe Biden picks Ron Klain as White House chief of staff
Ron Klain has served as an aide to Joe Biden since the 1980s on the Senate Judiciary Committee. BBC News – US & Canada
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Jerry Rawlings: Ghana’s ex-president dies aged 73
The charismatic figure vowed to stamp out corruption but was accused of human rights abuses. BBC News – Africa
Covid lockdown: Boutiques ‘livid’ at ‘unfair’ shop restrictions
A group of fashion boutiques say there is not a level retail playing field in second lockdown. BBC News – Business
Saeb Erekat: Key Palestinian negotiator dies of Covid-19
The 65-year-old was in the public eye for decades as the Palestinians’ chief negotiator with Israel. BBC News – Middle East
Peru clashes over President Vizcarra’s impeachment
Riot police use water and tear gas to repel protesters in the capital, Lima. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Nagorno-Karabakh: Russia deploys peacekeeping troops to region
Hundreds of troops are deployed after Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to end six weeks of war. BBC News – Europe