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'Motivated by Sick Hatred...': White House Accuses Democrats of 'Rabid Desire' to Oust Trump
The Democratic-led House of Representatives is expected to impeach Trump in the coming weeks, which would lead to a trial in the Republican-dominated Senate on his possible removal from office.
US Teen Who Shot Down Two Classmates Then Shot Self at California School Used 'Kit Gun', Says Police
In a tweet, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said the so-called 'ghost gun' used by Nathaniel Berhow was assembled from parts that do not have serial numbers.
Four Protesters Killed, Dozens Wounded in Overnight Clashes in Iraq's Capital, Say Police
Anti-government demonstrators have spread from their main protest camp in Tahrir (Liberation) Square onto three bridges linking the banks of the river Tigris.
'I Want Nothing...No Quid Pro': With Handwritten Notes, Trump Defends Himself on Impeachment
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump cited comments by Sondland about a conversation with the president, in which he said Trump told him he wanted nothing from Ukraine.
Former Twitter Employee Accused of Spying for Saudi Arabia's Royal Family Pleads Not Guilty
Ahmad Abouammo earlier this month was indicted on spying charges along with Ali Alzabarah, another former Twitter employee, and Ahmed Almutairi, who worked for the Saudi royal family.
Ex-staffer of British Consulate in Hong Kong Says Chinese Police Tortured Him for Info on Protests
Simon Cheng said that he was hooded, beaten, deprived of sleep and chained to an X-shaped frame by plainclothes and uniformed agents as they sought information on activists involved in Hong Kong protests.
Palestinian Rockets, Israeli Airstrikes Jolt Already Tenuous Gaza Truce
Sirens sounded in the middle of the night in Beersheba, the largest city in southern Israel, some 35 km (18 miles) from the Gaza border, warning of incoming fire. The military said its missile defenses intercepted the two rockets.
Imran Khan Congratulates Sri Lanka's New President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Invites Him to Visit Pakistan
Imran Khan said that the election reflected the trust reposed by the Sri Lankan people in the leadership and vision of Rajapaksa, according to a statement.
Russian Historian Who Chopped Up Young Lover Attempts Suicide in Custody, Thwarted by Police
Oleg Sokolov, who is in prison, tried to kill himself on Friday when he was taken to his flat by investigators carrying out a reenactment of the crime, said his lawyer.
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei Backs Fuel Price Hike, Blames 'Sabotage' for Unrest
Riot police and security forces clashed with demonstrators in Tehran and dozens of other cities on Saturday a day after the government increased the price of gasoline.
Bolivians Queue for Chicken and Fuel as Protests by Ousted President's Supporters Cripple Highways
Presidency minister Jerjes Justiniano told reporters the government of interim President Jeanine Anez had established an "air bridge" to La Paz. He said officials hoped to do the same with other major Bolivian cities cut off from supplies.
Trump Attacks Impeachment Witness and ex-Envoy to Ukraine on Twitter, Democrats See Intimidation
Trump blasted Marie Yovanovitch, a career diplomat, as she explained to the second day of televised impeachment hearings how she had fought corruption in Ukraine and how the Trump administration abruptly removed from her post earlier this year.
California Boy Scout Who Gunned Down Classmates Dies, Police Baffled Over Motive
Nathaniel Berhow died in a hospital one day after shooting himself in the head at the end of a 16th birthday rampage that left two fellow students dead.
Pope Francis Demands Tech Companies to Prevent Kids from Viewing Porn
Pope Francis told a Vatican conference of religious leaders and high-tech representatives that it’s no longer acceptable to merely follow the law in monitoring online content, because technology is fast outpacing regulation.
South African Airways Cancels All Flights After Strike Call Over Retrenchment Plan
South African Airways on Monday announced a restructuring process that could affect 944 employees and 'lead to job losses'.
Thailand Seizes 176 Kg of Crystal Meth Hidden in Treadmills Bound for Japan
Thailand is a major trafficking route for crystal meth manufactured in Myanmar's Shan and Kachin states.