The Guardian: Biden predicts military will intervene if Trump refuses to accept election loss
Joe Biden has predicted the military will escort Donald Trump from the White House should the president lose November’s election but refuse to leave office.
Biden, speaking to the Daily Show’s Trevor Noah, said that his single greatest concern is that the president will “try to steal this election”.
The Democratic presidential nominee cited Trump’s baseless linking of mail-in ballots to voter fraud, even though he has used this method of voting himself, and his accusations, without evidence, that Democrats are trying to rig the election.
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MIDDLE EAST
Iraq, US launch strategic talks to reset ties after tense stretch.
Cash-strapped Iran struggles to maintain sway over Iraq militias.
Iran calls on Russia, China to stand against US plan to extend arms embargo.
Iran fires back at UN watchdog in argument over access to nuclear sites.
Iran 'imposed its will' with Venezuela fuel shipment: Top general.
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad dismisses prime minister. Syria war: Assad sacks PM as economic crisis sparks protests.
Turkey sentences US Consulate translator to eight years in prison.
Israel to conduct census of West Bank Palestinians ahead of annexation.
Qatar 2022 World Cup migrant workers went 'unpaid for months' — Amnesty.
ASIA
North Korea issues veiled threat on US election.
‘An empty promise’: North Korea sees no reason to maintain relations between Kim and Trump, state media says.
Hong Kong to establish new police unit to enforce new security laws.
Japan conveys 'deep concern' over China's Hong Kong security law.
British foreign secretary tells Beijing to reconsider Hong Kong’s national security law and ‘step back from the brink’.
Pompeo: China is intensifying its 'war on faith'.
US is waging financial war to stop China’s rise, says veteran Chinese politician.
Beijing confirms first new COVID-19 case in nearly two months.
Global report: India reports surge in Covid-19 cases as lockdown eased.
Death of Afghan migrants in burning car after police chase in Iran sparks fury.
AFRICA
Coronavirus in Africa: Outbreak 'accelerating' across continent.
Libya: Haftar's forces 'slow down' GNA advance on Sirte.
UN horrified by reports of at least eight mass graves discovered in Libya.
Three Cameroon soldiers charged with murder for village massacre.
Ivory Coast soldiers killed in attack at border post near Burkina Faso.
Burundi cabinet meets on way forward after president's death.
Germany's Maas calls for renewed international effort to stabilize Mali.
Africa's Court of Human Rights on the brink of collapse.
DRC seeks 20-year jail term for Vital Kamerhe in graft case.
Dozens of bodies of migrants recovered off Tunisia coast.
EUROPE
Brexit: Boris Johnson to hold crunch EU-UK meeting next week.
Germany's Merkel urges China's Li to ensure 'equal treatment' of foreign companies.
Germany to launch study probing racism among police.
Coronavirus cases fall in France despite easing of lockdown.
French President Macron denies reports he might trigger snap election.
US military presence cuts in Europe could help ease tension, says Russian diplomat.
Twelve foreign leaders confirm Russian Victory parade attendance.
AMERICAS
US coronavirus cases hit 2 million as infection rate rises slightly.
Donald Trump calls for stronger police forces as White House prepares an executive order on reform.
Trump praises US police, rejecting protesters' cries of racism.
Biden: Military will escort Trump out of White House if he loses election and refuses to leave.
Kamala Harris advances as top contender for Biden's Vice President.
Joe Biden says he worries President Donald Trump will try to 'steal' the US election, refuse to leave White House.
Trump on collision course with Congress over bases with Confederate names.
Senate panel passes amendment to bar using troops against protesters.
Declassified ICA annex indicates FBI misled Trump about Steele and his dossier.
U.S. reopens consulate in Greenland as part of Arctic policy push.
Trump administration sanctions International Criminal Court.
Venezuela on brink of famine with fuel too scarce to sow crops.
Dominican presidential contender tests positive for COVID-19.
Sao Paulo reopens after lockdown despite Brazil's surging Covid-19 death toll.
Coronavirus: Fracas on Brazil's Copacabana over Covid-19 'graves'. Bolsonaro supporter desecrates Brazil beach memorial for 40,000 coronavirus victims.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Iraqi prime minister vows ISIS will never again overrun Iraqi territory.
George Floyd death: Al-Qaeda tries to exploit US unrest.
Islamic State deadlier than COVID-19 in parts of Iraq.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global stocks tumble, safe-haven assets rally on downbeat Fed outlook.
Fears of second virus outbreak hit global shares.
Amazon suspends police use of its facial recognition technology.
George Floyd: Microsoft bars facial recognition sales to police.
German airline Lufthansa plans to cut 22,000 jobs.
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