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U.S. House of Representatives votes for Trump’s impeachment

U.S. House of Representatives votes for Trump’s impeachment

The Democrats-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach Republican President Donald Trump on the charge of inciting a violent insurrection. The House voted the article of impeachment 232 to 197. There were ten …

Joe Biden certified as next U.S. president

Joe Biden certified as next U.S. president

U.S. Congress affirmed President-elect Joe Biden's victory after Pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol and the delayed proceedings. In the gravest assault on the symbol of American democracy in more than 200 years, …

U.S. senator suggests buying Russia's S-400  from Turkey

U.S. senator suggests buying Russia's S-400  from Turkey

The purchase of Russian S-400 defence systems by Ankara drew a response from Washington, as the Trump administration expelled Turkey from the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program and threatened sanctions against the country for buying Russian-made …

U.S. Senate votes to acquit Trump on impeachment charges

U.S. Senate votes to acquit Trump on impeachment charges

The Senate voted to acquit U.S. President Donald Trump on both articles of impeachment - abuse of power and obstruction of the Congress. The final vote of Trump’s impeachment trial was broadcast live by the …

U.S. Senate adopts rules for Trump impeachment trial

U.S. Senate adopts rules for Trump impeachment trial

The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution outlining the ground rules for U.S. President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, which blocks Democrats' attempts to subpoena more witnesses and documents. In a …

Trump's Senate impeachment trial underway

Trump's Senate impeachment trial underway

An impeachment trial against U.S. President Donald Trump has begun in the Senate. It was formally opened with Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell's address.  "Last Thursday, the United …

Trump impeachment trial begins in U.S.

Trump impeachment trial begins in U.S.

The impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump is now underway.  The trial adjourned after supreme court chief justice John Roberts was sworn in to preside over the trial. He then swore in …

Trump demands 'immediate' Senate trial

Trump demands 'immediate' Senate trial

U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded an "immediate" trial in the Senate after the impeachment process was left in disarray as Democrats refused to send over the charges. "So after the Democrats gave …

Trump impeached by U.S. House

Trump impeached by U.S. House

The U.S. House of Representatives approved both articles of U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment. A total of 230 congressmen voted in favor of accusing Trump of abuse of power, 197 - against, one …

Ankara lashes at U.S. resolution on 'Armenian genocide'

Ankara lashes at U.S. resolution on 'Armenian genocide'

The Turkish authorities said that the recent U.S. resolution recognizing Armenian claims of 1915 events, jeopardize the bilateral relations with Turkey. "The sanctions bill that passed yesterday in the Senate Foreign Relations …

U.S. Senate confirms Sullivan as ambassador to Russia

U.S. Senate confirms Sullivan as ambassador to Russia

The U.S. Senate confirmed John Sullivan to be the next United States ambassador to Russia. As many as 70 senators voted to confirm Sullivan, while 22 voted against. Sullivan served as acting …

U.S. sanctions to delay Nord Stream 2 pipeline?

U.S. sanctions to delay Nord Stream 2 pipeline?

Imposing the U.S. sanctions on the companies laying the Nord Stream 2 pipeline would delay it by over a year, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz said. "The best outcome, and the outcome that I think is likely, is we stop …