The World in Brief from The Economist

Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted for illegally owning a gun and also faced several tax-related charges. Also, Russian and Syrian air forces intensified their attacks on Syrian rebels, who are advancing south after seizing most of Aleppo, the country’s second-biggest city.

Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who had been convicted for illegally owning a gun and also faced several tax-related charges.

Syrian and Russian jets bomb rebels; foe of the “deep state” to lead FBI, and more

Mr Trump threatened the world’s biggest developing countries with tariffs of 100% if they seek to dethrone the dollar as the currency of global business and trade.

Russian warplanes joined Syrian armed forces in attacking rebels attempting to seize Aleppo.

Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, reportedly met Donald Trump, America’s president-elect, at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Chad said it was leaving a defence pact with France, five years after signing a revised version of the deal because of growing threats from Islamic extremists

Chad said it was leaving a defence pact with France, five years after signing a revised version of the deal because of growing threats from Islamic extremists