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Ukraine ex-president named witness in power abuse probe
KIEV: Ukraine’s former president Petro Poroshenko has been designated a witness in a criminal investigation related to the nomination of judges, the state investigation bureau said on Monday.Poroshenko has been embroiled in a number of investigations since leaving office in May.But the latest investigation is the first abuse of power probe...
Trump says will ‘strongly consider’ testifying in impeachment probe
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Monday he is “strongly” considering accepting a challenge from opposition Democrats to testify in his own impeachment investigation.After the speaker of the lower house, Nancy Pelosi, upped the ante by suggesting that Trump come forward to tell the “truth“, the Republican president said he was keen.Pelosi...
Tillerson says Trump actions ‘wrong’ if proven
WASHINGTON: Former Secretary of state Rex Tillerson has criticised alleged actions that have triggered an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, saying using US influence for personal gain is “wrong”.Tillerson, a former oil executive who was unceremoniously fired by Trump in March last year, was asked about the scandal in an interview...
Trump under pressure in 2nd week of impeachment hearings
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump faces more potentially damning testimony in the Ukraine scandal as a critical week of public impeachment hearings opens Tuesday in the House of Representatives. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd …read more Source:: New Straits...
Over half of Americans want Trump out
51% of those asked think Trump should be tried and convicted. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: A slim majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office for his controversial Ukraine actions, according to the first poll after the launch of public hearings in Congress. 51% of those asked said they think Trump...
Trump says he will ‘strongly consider’ testifying in impeachment hearing
Trump has not formally been called as a witness. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday said for the first time that he might be willing to testify in the impeachment inquiry over his dealings with Ukraine, even as Democrats questioned the truthfulness of his testimony in the Russia 2016 election interference probe. Lawmakers in...
China carrier on way to South China Sea after Taiwan passage
China says the domestically-built vessel’s design is based on its first carrier the Liaoning. (AP pic)BEIJING: China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier is on its way to the South China Sea for tests and to take part in exercises, the Chinese navy said on Monday, after sailing through the Taiwan Strait in a mission denounced...
China confirms aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait
BEIJING: China confirmed on Monday that its first domestically built aircraft carrier had sailed through the Taiwan Strait for “routine” training and tests after Taipei accused Beijing of intimidation around upcoming elections.The ship, which has yet to be named, is Beijing’s second carrier and will add massive firepower to its navy once it...
Trump attacks Pence aid who testified in impeachment probe
Jennifer Williams arrives for a closed-door interview at the Capitol in Washington. (AP pic)WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump lashed out yesterday at another witness in Congress’ impeachment inquiry against him, saying the aide to Vice President Mike Pence was a “Never Trumper” who should “work out a better presidential attack.” Writing...
Trump did ‘much worse’ says Pelosi in Nixon comparison
Pelosi says Trump’s call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy compelled her to open an impeachment inquiry. (Reuters pic)WASHINGTON: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi amplified her unfavourable comparison of President Donald Trump to fellow Republican Richard Nixon on Sunday, saying that the disgraced president at least cared enough...
