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Trump’s top Russia official to reportedly confirm Taylor’s account of quid pro quo – live
Tim Morrison testifies at closed-door impeachment inquiry following reports that the official is stepping down from his post at the White HouseSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 2.10pm GMTHouse Democrats have scheduled four depositions on Monday as they look to wrap up the closed-door interviews in the impeachment inquiry and...
Ukraine MP ‘sorry’ for prostitute chat in parliament
The married politician initially defended his actions as an attempt to “shame snooping journalists”. …read more Source::...
Nord Stream 2: Go-ahead for Russian gas pipeline angers Ukraine
Denmark’s permit for Nord Stream 2 strengthens Russian influence in Europe, President Zelensky says. …read more Source::...
Donald Trump impeachment case: a timeline
Description US President Donald Trump on 28 October Credits Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images Alt Text Donald Trump The president, a modern master of news-cycle control, faces a media-savvy foe In Depth William …read more Source:: The...
Impeachment: Trump’s top Russia adviser to depart as testimony looms – reports
Tim Morrison is an important witness and his appearance at the inquiry is unlikely to be helpful to Donald TrumpThe top White House official on Russian affairs will be leaving his post soon, it was reported, a day before he was due to give testimony to the impeachment inquiry in Congress.Tim Morrison, a senior director on Europe and Russia, is a...
White House blocked effort to condemn Russia for seizing Ukraine ships, Congress told
State department aide makes revelation in testimony, while Russia envoy nominee John Sullivan grilled at confirmation hearingThe White House blocked the US state department from issuing a statement condemning Russia for seizing Ukrainian military vessels, according to a state department official, in the latest example of the strain the Trump...
Trump-Ukraine scandal: US envoy Bill Taylor ‘willing to testify publicly’ – live
Taylor, who told Congress Trump used military aid to push Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden, said to be open to public testimony – liveSign up for the US briefing and get a new perspective 6.00pm GMTIt appears that congressional Republicans are not granting Trump’s request that they attack the “substance” of the impeachment inquiry, rather...
How white supremacists around the world are being connected
Deepening lines of communication and funding are creating the kind of loose, nefarious networks that once haunted the far-right’s fever-dreams. On 9 October a 27-year-old man stood outside a synagogue in the German town of Halle and apologised. “Sorry, guys,” he said, holding a shotgun in his hand; a smartphone, attached to his army helmet,...
Unravelling Rudolph Giuliani’s labyrinthine ties to Ukraine
Former New York mayor finds himself at centre of impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump In 2003, Rudolph Giuliani made his first trip to Ukraine to lay a symbolic capsule at the site of a new memorial to the victims of 9/11, the tragedy from which he had emerged as “America’s mayor.”The ceremony, organised by a local businessman and...
