US political historian describes "breathtaking day" in American history as Trump set to be impeached for second time

Impeachment proceedings are underway in Washington, with Democrats and some Republicans working to remove President Trump from office for his role in encouraging violent riots in the US capitol last week.

The vote later on Wednesday is expected to pass in the Democrat-led House, which would make Donald Trump the first US president to be impeached twice.

Distinguished professor of history at American University Allan Lichtman says this is a day like no other in the nation's history.

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Distinguished professor of history at American University Allan Lichtman says Donald Trump could still be convicted of impeachment even after he's left office

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Distinguished professor of history at American University Allan Lichtman believes the House will vote to impeach and that the process will move swiftly to the Senate.

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UK Covid-19 deaths surpass 1,500 for first time

The UK has reported a record number of daily deaths from Coronavirus.

1,564 people have died, with thousands more admitted to hospital.

Chris Jones has more in london.

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Impeachment proceedings underway in Washington

Impeachment proceedings are underway in Washington, with Democrats and some Republicans working to remove President Trump from office for his role in encouraging violent riots in the US capitol last week.

Our Washington correspondent Kate Fisher reports:

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Boris Johnson pays tribute to those involved with UK vaccine roll out

The UK has recorded a record number of daily deaths from Coronavirus.

1,564 people died within 28 days of a positive COVID-19 test.

Before the figures were released, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed that the national lockdown is starting to have an impact.

...but he repeated threats to enforce tougher restrictions if needed.

The Prime Minister also praised those who have worked to set up the mass vaccination programme.

He added that plans to extend vaccine hub hours are in place and that jabs are being given out as quickly as they're produced.

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Airbnb cancels DC reservations over violence fears

Airbnb is canceling all reservations in the Washington DC area saying
it has identified individuals suspected of planning to disrupt Joe
Biden's inauguration.

Security has increased in the US capital following last week's rioting
by pro-Trump supporters.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US executes first woman in 70 years

The United States has executed the first female inmate in almost 70 years.

Lisa Montgomery was the only woman on death row.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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US records highest number of Covid-19 deaths

The United States recorded the highest number of Covid-19-related deaths on Tuesday, in the latest daily tally from Johns Hopkins University.

More than 4,300 people died in the 24-hour period.

The number of confirmed cases remains high, with nearly 216 thousand cases recorded.

From our New York bureau, here's Liling Tan with the latest.

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New York City cancels Trump contracts

New York City is moving to cancel three contracts with the Trump
Organization following last week's deadly attack on the Capitol.

And YouTube has become the latest social media site to suspend
President Trump's account.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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Over 80 people killed in Western Ethiopia

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Over 80 people have reportedly been killed near Ethiopia's border with Sudan.

According to the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission  the dead are civilians from the country's western region which has been the site of recurring violence in recent months.

Coletta wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :

 

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Germany's tough lockdown here to stay: Health Minister

Germany's Health Minister has warned the country's tough coronavirus restrictions won't be lifted anytime soon as authorities battle to contain a winter resurgence of the disease. 

While Germany won global praise for its handling of the crisis at the beginning of the pandemic, it now finds itself ensnared in a second wave that has left the hospital system struggling to keep up. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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Mike Pompeo trip to Brussels cancelled at eleventh hour

A planned visit of US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Brussels has been cancelled the day before it was due to take place. 

A US statement said the move was to allow Mr Pompeo to focus on the presidential transition - but EU leaders are said to have been unwilling to meet with a member of the Trump administration in light of last week's Capitol riots. 

Lucy Hough has more. 

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New Trial For Possible COVID Treatment

A major new trial has begun in the UK of a treatment that aims to stop COVID patients developing severe illness.

Early results suggest it could cut the chances of infected patients going on to be seriously ill by almost 80 percent.

John Bevir (Beaver) reports.

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U.S. Observer Mission Withdraws from Uganda Elections

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The U.S. Mission in Uganda has withdrawn its diplomatic observers of Uganda's January 14 elections

A statement from the U.S. Embassy in Uganda says more than 75 percent of the U.S. election observer team have been denied accreditation by the country's Electoral Commission.  

The U.S. Ambassador says it is not possible for the United States to meaningfully observe the conduct of Uganda's elections at polling sites across the country with only 15 accreditations approved.

Michael Baleke has more from Kampala.

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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny ready to return to Russia despite nerve agent attack

Long-time Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has said he wants to return to Russia, despite almost dying in a nerve agent attack. 

The opposition leader has spent six months in Germany recovering from the chemical attack, but says he's now ready to go home. 

Trent Murray reports from Berlin

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MPs URGE TOUGHER UK ACTION ON CHINA

Senior Conservative MPs are calling for a 'reset' in UK policy on China because of human rights abuses.

The Conservative Human Rights Commission says the UK must work with allies to respond to China more firmly with sanctions.

It comes after the UK unveiled a series of business measures over Beijing's treatment of Uighur muslims in Xinjiang province.

Rahima Mahmut is UK project director for the World Uighur Congress - she says London needs to go further.

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C.A.R REFUGEES IN DRC

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More than 20,000 citizens of The Central African Republic have fled violent clashes in their country and sought refuge in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The clashes broke out over a disputed election that was held last December. Chris Ocamringa has more...

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RUSSIA STARTS MASS VACCINATION AT COSMONAUT CENTRE

Russia's cosmonaut training centre is offering all its employees Russia's homemade Sputnik V vaccine for Covid-19.

The Yuri Gagarin Training Centre says it's prioritising the vaccination of employees who are in close contact with crews preparing for space flight.

It comes as the maker of the vaccine reports a million people have been vaccinated in Russia, and 1.5 million around the world.

Stuart Smith reports from Moscow.

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Farmers to intensify protests even as top court suspends the controversial farming reforms

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Protesting farmers in India are refusing to engage with the committee designated to mediate…

As protests against new farming reforms enter their 50^th day.

The top court has suspended the reforms for now, as Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.

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Australia – Vaccine efficacy questioned

Debate continues in Australia over the efficacy of the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine.

The Australian and New Zealand Society for Immunology wants the strategy re-examined, concerned that the AstraZeneca shot may not be able to guarantee herd immunity, although Australia's Chief Medical Officer says there are benefits to the vaccine, and they are waiting on the full data on its effectiveness.

Shaun Bindley reports

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China Records Biggest Jump in COVID-19 Infections in Five Months

China recorded its biggest rise in cases of COVID-19 in more than five months despite a big step up in measures to contain the outbreak.

Most of the new cases were reported near Beijing.

Patrick Fok reports.

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