The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump has started with
his lawyers arguing he has done "absolutely nothing wrong".
The Senate is spending the day debating and then voting on the rules
that will govern the trial over the next few weeks.
The Republicans have allowed more time for arguments, after the
Democrats accused them of trying to rush through the impeachment.
Lead House impeachment manager, Democrat Adam Schiff said the
President's actions should lead to his removal from office.
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White House counsel Pat Cipollone laid out the defense of the President.
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Trump attacks 'prophets of doom' climate activists
Donald Trump has criticized climate activists, calling them 'prophets of doom'
Environmentalist Greta Thunberg was in the audience for the
President's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports.
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Environmentalist Greta Thunberg was in the audience for the
President's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Our US Correspondent Sarah Walton reports.
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Hundreds of Migrants Stopped From Entering Mexico En Route to U.S.
Hundreds of Central American migrants have been stopped from entering Mexico on their way to the U.S. They are part of a group of more than 2000 migrants, dubbed the "2020 Caravan". It comes amid increasing pressure from U.S. President Trump to stem the flow of migrants… as they look to reach the U.S.
Jillian Wolf has more from New York.
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PRINCE HARRY ARRIVES IN CANADA
Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Canada as he and his wife Meghan Markle prepare to start their new life outside of the royal family.
From spring the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer be working royals after agreeing a deal with the Queen.
UK correspondent Holly Hudson has more.
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500 CONGOLESE REFUGEES FLEE CLASHES
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Hundreds of Congolese refugees continue to flee the latest wave of clashes in the eastern DR Congo. The refugees crossing into Uganda are drawing concerns from refugee agencies. Leon Ssenyange reports.
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Indian Food Delivery Company Zomato Acquires UberEats
India's largest food delivery company Zomato has agreed to buy Uber's food delivery system, UberEats.
The transaction is an all-stock deal which will give Uber a 10% stake of Zomato.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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The transaction is an all-stock deal which will give Uber a 10% stake of Zomato.
Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.
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Thai opposition party lives to fight another day
Thailand's Future Forward Party was found not guilty of trying to overthrow the monarchy on Tuesday by the country's constitutional court. The decision could have resulted in dissolution of the party and its 15-member executive being banned from politics for 10 years.
Daniel Quinlan reports.
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Eleven die in house fire in Siberia
Eleven people have been killed in a fire in the Siberian region of Tomsk, in Russia. All of them are thought to have been migrant workers from Central Asia, as Julia Chapman reports.
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Milk Sparks Trade War Between Uganda and Kenya
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Kenya has refused to back down, following a protest note issued by Uganda expressing concern over the illegal seizure of Ugandan made milk and milk products.
Uganda says the seizures, which have been carried out on three separate occasions this month, contravene the East Africa Customs Union Protocol.
And Uganda warns that it is likely to apply similar restrictions on Kenya, if it continues to impose unjustified restrictions on the country's milk products.
Michael Baleke reports from Kampala
AUSTRALIA: Passenger from Wuhan quarantined over Chinese coronavirus
Australian health authorities are monitoring a man who recently returned from Wuhan, where China's new coronavirus is believed to have originated.
Arthur Stevens reports
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Arthur Stevens reports
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Trump impeachment trial due to begin
The third US presidential impeachment trial in history will begin a few hours time. (18GMT)
Republicans are trying to speed it along while Democrats lobby for witnesses and the admission of fresh evidence.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has unveiled ground rules for the proceedings, as Kate Fisher reports
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Republicans are trying to speed it along while Democrats lobby for witnesses and the admission of fresh evidence.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has unveiled ground rules for the proceedings, as Kate Fisher reports
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Monday, January 20, 2020
Concerns China virus will reach United States
Authorities in the Unites States have begun screening airline travelers arriving from China, for signs they may be infected with a new coronavirus.
Passengers flying to New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles will be examined for the virus that has already killed three and prompted worries of an international outbreak.
Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles
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White House legal brief calls impeachment 'flimsy'
The White House has released a legal brief one day before the impeachment trial of United States President Donald Trump.
Trump's legal team asserted that he did 'absolutely nothing wrong' and called the impeachment case against him 'flimsy'.
Danielle Robertson reports from Los Angeles
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Richmond, VA on High Alert as Thousands Swarm in for Pro-Gun Rally
Thousands of pro-gun activists from across the country, have swarmed into the city of Richmond, Virginia Monday... for a rally, which authorities fear could turn violent. The governor of Virginia called for a temporary state of emergency, citing "credible intelligence" of violent threats.
Jillian Wolf has the story.
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Extradition hearing for Huawei Executive begins
Extradition hearings for an executive at Chinese tech company Huawei
are getting underway in this week.
Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada over a year ago and the United
States want her to stand trial on charges of fraud and breaking U.S.
sanctions on Iran.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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are getting underway in this week.
Meng Wanzhou was arrested in Canada over a year ago and the United
States want her to stand trial on charges of fraud and breaking U.S.
sanctions on Iran.
U.S. correspondent William Denselow reports.
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IMF trims global growth forecast
Global economic growth for 2020 has been revised down by the
International Monetary Fund.
But it is still predicting that the world economy will strengthen this year.
It comes as world leaders gather in Davos in Switzerland, for the
World Economic Forum's annual meeting.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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International Monetary Fund.
But it is still predicting that the world economy will strengthen this year.
It comes as world leaders gather in Davos in Switzerland, for the
World Economic Forum's annual meeting.
Sarah Walton reports from New York.
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Parisians breathe sigh of relief as record breaking transport strike almost over
After 46 days, the public transport strike in France is now almost at an end after the majority of unions headed back to work on Monday.
The UNSA union, which is well represented among Metro staff, voted to end the strike - but that doesn't mean union opposition to pension reform is over.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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Parisians breathe sigh of relief as record breaking transport strike almost over
After 46 days, the public transport strike in France is now almost at an end after the majority of unions headed back to work on Monday.
The UNSA union, which is well represented among Metro staff, voted to end the strike - but that doesn't mean union opposition to pension reform is over.
Elena Casas reports from Paris.
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EU suggests military mission in Libya following peace talks to implement ceasefire
Western and Arab powers met in Berlin on Sunday for peace talks on Libya, attended by some of the world's most influential heads of state.
The talks resulted in a renewed pledge to respect a UN arms-embargo, and for parties to stop providing military to Libya's warring factions.
But the meeting failed to failed a concrete agreement on a lasting ceasefire in the country.
Lucy Hough (HOFF) has more from Brussels:
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AUSTRALIA: Storms come to bushfire areas of southern Australia
Many parts of Australia that have and continue to be plagued by bushfires, are now feeling the impact of thunderstorms and flash flooding.
Arthur Stevens takes a look
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Arthur Stevens takes a look
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