U.S. Congress confirms Trump's presidency as Democrats challenge result

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden (L, Front) presides a joint session of Congress counting the Electoral College ballots in Washington D.C., the United States, on Jan. 6, 2017. The U.S. Congress confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's presidency by a tally of electoral votes Friday, finalised the election procedure despite unsuccessful challenges from Democrats. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)