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- U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has declared a “clear victory” in Monday’s Electoral College vote. Biden won support from 306 out of 538 electors, surpassing the 270 majority needed to formalize his win. President Trump secured the 232 remaining votes.
- U.S. President Donald Trump says Attorney General William Barr is resigning as of next week. Trump tweeted on Monday, “Our relationship has been a very good one, he has done an outstanding job! As per letter, Bill will be leaving just before Christmas.”
- More than 30 percent of respondents to an NHK opinion poll have said next year’s Olympics and Paralympics should be canceled.
- The Japanese government is considering whether to remove Tokyo and Nagoya City from the domestic travel subsidy campaign. The areas are currently coronavirus hotspots.
- A closely-watched survey by Japan’s central bank shows confidence is improving at big manufacturers in the country, but remains in negative territory.
- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to surge around the world, doctors and nurses taking care of patients are coming under increasing pressure. In Japan, a team of students have been investigating the situation, and spreading the word through their high school newspaper.