Section: National Newswatch (Canada)
GOP senators seek to acquit Trump without condoning conduct
WASHINGTON — There is no question, Sen. Lamar Alexander said, that President Donald Trump actions were “inappropriate” when he asked Ukraine’s leader to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden. But not bad enough, he said, to warrant Trump’s removal from office, or even to hear from witnesses or other evidence. That distinction has...
Ukraine Airlines CEO thanks Canada for help investigating Tehran crash
OTTAWA — The head of Ukraine International Airlines is thanking Canada for its part in investigating the crash of one of its planes outside Tehran in early January. In a long statement on the airline’s website today, Yevhenii Dykhne also says the company expects the formalities for compensation to families of the 176 people killed will be...
Ukraine Airlines CEO thanks Canada for help investigating Tehran crash
OTTAWA — The head of Ukraine International Airlines is thanking Canada for its part in investigating the crash of one of its planes outside Tehran in early January. In a long statement on the airline’s website today, Yevhenii Dykhne also says the company expects the formalities for compensation to families of the 176 people killed will be...
Ottawa has agreed to DNA-test remains of Iran plane crash victim, family says
A family member of a Canadian who died when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down over Iran says the federal government has agreed to DNA-test his loved one’s repatriated remains to ensure Iran didn’t make a mistake. Canada has now finished the process of repatriating the remains of Canadians and permanent...
Brexit a ‘step backwards’ and Canada’s coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what’s on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 31 … What we are watching in Canada … Canada is already taking the right steps to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, so there is no need to change things now...
Pompeo visits Ukraine as impeachment trial hangs in balance
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo opened a visit to Ukraine on Friday facing a delicate balancing act as he tries to boost ties with a critical ally at the heart of the impeachment trial while not providing fodder for Democrats seeking to oust President Donald Trump. The highest-ranking American official to visit Ukraine since...
Key questions asked during Trump’s impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — The questions from senators at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continued by the dozens on Thursday, with lawmakers inquiring about foreign election interference, the scope of presidential power and other areas that cut to the heart of the case now nearing its conclusion. Several sought clarity on answers delivered a...
Note-passing and power: Moderates team up at Trump trial
WASHINGTON — Republican seatmates Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski on Thursday passed a piece of paper back and forth, nodded — and then sent the note on an unusual journey across the Senate aisle, into the hands of Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Two hours later, Sinema posed the trial’s first bipartisan question. On behalf of the power...
Key questions asked during Trump’s impeachment trial
WASHINGTON — The questions from senators at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial continued by the dozens on Thursday, with lawmakers inquiring about foreign election interference, the scope of presidential power and other areas that cut to the heart of the case now nearing its conclusion. Several sought clarity on answers delivered a...
Pompeo enters heart of impeachment with Ukraine visit
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo faced a delicate balancing act as he began a two-day visit to Ukraine on Thursday, trying to boost U.S. ties with a critical ally that is at the heart of the impeachment trial while not providing fodder for Democrats seeking to oust President Donald Trump. Pompeo’s visit comes as the...
