Republican Gains Grow As New Election Results Come In -- New York Times
The full magnitude of the Republican Party’s success in reshaping the national political landscape at President Obama’s expense became clearer Wednesday morning as the party seemed headed toward an even longer list of electoral victories in Senate and governor races that had been too close to call before dawn.
White House officials, waking to far deeper losses than they had expected in races across the country, announced that Mr. Obama would hold a news conference at 2:50 p.m. Eastern time to address the Republicans’ campaign victories and preview his response to the electorate’s punishing message.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. continues strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: U.S. Central Command.
Syria al-Qaeda arm vows to strike Hezbollah.
Saudi Arabia Shia-linked gun battles 'leave nine dead'.
US considering a nuclear deal with Iran reliant on Russia.
Iran hardliners want nuclear deal but no ties with Washington.
Jerusalem attack: Netanyahu blames Hamas. Driver rams car into Jerusalem pedestrians.
Israel accused of war crimes during campaign in Gaza.
US orders ex-President Saleh to leave Yemen.
ASIA
Taliban splinter group says it's targeting Pakistan, India.
Report: US turned to Iran for help in Afghanistan.
Strike, tear gas in Kashmir after army kills 2.
North Korea leader Kim Jong-un walking without stick.
South Korea remains optimistic about dialogue With North.
Mob lynches Christian couple in Pakistan, dozens arrested.
Polio incidence hits 15-year high in Pakistan.
AFRICA
Burkina Faso crisis: African leaders in army handover talks. African leaders tackle Burkina Faso crisis. Burkina Faso transition should last up to a year: Ghana's Mahama.
Ebola rates accelerate in Sierra Leone.
Ebola quarantines violated in search of food.
Libya's El Sharara oilfield shut after armed group seizure: sources.
Three Tunisian soldiers killed in suspected Islamist attack.
U.S. says to propose U.N. sanctions regime for South Sudan.
US, others criticize Egypt over human rights abuses at UN meeting.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: Rebels say Poroshenko tore up peace. Ukraine peace plan in tatters, 'frozen conflict' takes shape.
Ukraine sends more troops to east.
Ukraine to halt subsidies to rebel-held areas.
Putin: Civil war rages in Ukraine despite reconciliation deals. Putin regrets Ukraine ceasefire is not working.
Ukraine rebel elections illegitimate, says new EU foreign policy chief.
European commission’s new chief says sanctions against Russia to remain.
Finland warns of new cold war, saying EU and US fail to grasp situation in Russia.
Putin tops Forbes world’s most powerful people list for second year running.
Russia told U.S. it will not attend 2016 nuclear security summit.
Norwegian security service predicts terrorist attack in Norway within 12 months.
AMERICAS
US midterm elections: wave of defeats leave Democrats reeling. Republicans take control: GOP sweeps to Senate majority with a series of victories over the Democrats as Mitch McConnell tells lame duck Obama he is on a mission to 'turn this country around'.
Republicans seize Senate, gaining full control of Congress.
Mexico missing case: Students go on strike in solidarity.
Venezuela, with world's largest reserves, imports oil. Blackout halts Venezuela’s largest refinery.
Argentina warns U.S. relations could worsen over appointee’s affiliations.
Doctors: Argentine leader has infection in colon.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Drone strike 'kills Yemen al-Qaeda officials'.
ISIS slips on family-friendly guise to lure women, children, FBI Director says.
Original Gitmo prisoner transferred to Kuwait.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
NASA: Major droughts threaten food supply, global security.
Crude oil at four-year low after Saudi Arabia price cut.
Saudi reliance on oil 'dangerous', says billionaire prince.
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