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Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris reacts as she delivers remarks, conceding 2024 U.S. presidential election to President-elect Donald Trump
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Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States. She was the Democratic Party candidate for the 2024 US presidential election, and lost against Republican Donald Trump.

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November 7, 2024

Biden promises 'peaceful' transition in wake of Trump win

November 7, 2024

Donald Trump wins US presidential election, Harris concedes

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Präsident Donald Trump im Weißen Haus 2020

Does the outcome of the US elections matter to Africa?

Does the outcome of the US elections matter to Africa?

The change in leadership in the United States inevitably marks a change in domestic policy and global influence.
PoliticsNovember 8, 202403:05 min
Kamala Harris gives public concession speech at Howard University on November 6

What's next for US Democrats after a heavy election loss?

What's next for US Democrats after a heavy election loss?

After Trump's victory, Democrats need to be a strong opposition party, and come up with their own convincing policies.
PoliticsNovember 8, 2024
Lexis Zeidan (sitting, L) and Abbas Alawieh (standing, R), members of the "Uncommitted" movement in Michigan

Why Arab-American voters switched to Trump in US election

Why Arab-American voters switched to Trump in US election

Voters in Michigan, a swing state in the US election, say anger over Biden's support for Israel was key to their vote.
PoliticsNovember 7, 202401:50 min
A photo of the accounts of Donald Trump and Elon Musk on X

Fact check: Disinformation's impact on the US election

Fact check: Disinformation's impact on the US election

Mis- and disinformation spread like wildfire on social media platforms. Did this sway the vote?
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
Indian PM Modi with US President-elect Trump in Houston, 2019

What does Donald Trump's US election win mean for India?

What does Donald Trump's US election win mean for India?

Trump's return to power presents a complex landscape for India-US ties, ranging from containing China to trade issues.
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
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How Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election

How Donald Trump won the 2024 US presidential election

In the end, it wasn't even close. The election has left many worldwide asking: why did Americans vote for Trump again?
PoliticsNovember 7, 2024
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X owner Elon Musk jumps next to Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. president Donald Trump during a campaign rally

Fact check: Elon Musk spreads US election lies

X owner Elon Musk is amplifying false claims about the US election and shaping public opinion. A look at three claims.
PoliticsNovember 2, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (left) and Vice President Kamala Harris (right) board the Air Force Two passenger plane a day after Harris named Walz as her running mate for the 2024 US presidential election.

US election: Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate?

The governor of Minnesota supports progressive policies, and Democrats hope his everyman appeal can win rural votes.
PoliticsOctober 29, 2024
An American flag flies next to a German flag against a clear blue sky.

How close are Germany and the US?

The ties that bind the US and Germany are strong and deep. At the same time, they're fragile and need constant tending.
PoliticsOctober 17, 2024
Three women — one holding a cellphone, one an American flag, and another a child and a sign reading 'End This Deadly War' — are seen protesting at a beach in Tel Aviv in March 2024.

Trump or Harris — fate of Middle East hangs in the balance

Donald Trump says he's "the most pro-Israel president in US history," Kamala Harris is for equity in the region.
PoliticsOctober 16, 2024
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the September 10 debate

Harris vs. Trump on abortion, Israel and other key issues

US voters pick a new president on November 5. Where do both candidates stand on issues like abortion and the economy?
PoliticsOctober 15, 2024
A man looks over distruction brought on by Hurricane Helene

Fact check: Viral claims on the Hurricane Helene disaster

Disinformation is spreading in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has killed over 230 people in six US states.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2024
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