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2020-01-13

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Vulnerable GOP senators' resistance to impeachment witnesses highlights Democratic concerns

Past statements by a handful of Republican senators facing tough re-election races illustrate why Democrats are concerned about getting impeachment witnesses.

USA

Pelosi accuses Trump of a 'cover-up' after president lashes out over impeachment

Democrats have called for key White House officials and the release of documents as Pelosi, under pressure, readies the House to transmit the articles of impeachment to the Senate to begin the trial.

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French Spiderman backs pension protesters

Alain Robert, the so-called French Spiderman who scales the world's tallest buildings, climbed Total's skyscraper in Paris' La Défense district on Monday to call attention on the retirement protests

USA

Prosecutors seek maximum prison sentence for ex-Rep. Chris Collins

The New York Republican pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and making false statements

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Europeans drop their trousers on public transport for annual event

Organisers want commuters to stop looking at their phones.

USA

'Bridgegate' scandal comes to the Supreme Court. Did prosecutors overreach?

Two officials tied to then-Gov. Chris Christie were sentenced to prison for their roles in creating massive traffic jams on the N.J.-N.Y. crossing.

USA

Ten years after deadly CIA operation in Afghanistan, a slain officer's family honors his memory

LaBonte's family told NBC News about his life and the lead-up to his death in a meeting gone wrong, an operation depicted in the movie "Zero Dark Thirty."

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II: Harry and Meghan 'have my support'

"My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family," she said.

USA

Cory Booker drops out of the presidential race

"I will carry this fight forward — I just won't be doing it as a candidate for president this year," Booker told supporters in an email.

USA

Trump attacks Bloomberg for 'spending a lot' against him

"Mini Mike Bloomberg is spending a lot of money on False Advertising," Trump tweeted, attacking Bloomberg's anti-Trump health care ads.

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Moonstruck Japanese billionaire wants to find romantic partner for lunar voyage

Yusaku Maezawa launches far-out personal ad, seeking someone he can worship and adore to take trip to the moon.

USA

Iranian protesters refuse to trample on U.S. and Israeli flags

"Iranian protesters are likely very aware that the Iranian regime uses legitimate grievances against the United States and Israel to deflect criticism."

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Muscovites get a chance to take on toy tanks

This is not a toy, but not quite a real Armoured Personal Carrier. Thanks to a tankodrome that opened in Sokolniki Park in Moscow, people can simulate the experience of being in a real APC

USA

Supreme Court won't consider topless bans

A group with the motto "Free The Nipple" argued that the law violates the Constitution by treating men and women differently.

Europe News

The Brief: Silicon valley lobbying in Brussels

Talk about a digital tax on US tech giants is growing in Europe, but so is the amount spent by the industry on lobbying the EU.

USA

Supreme Court will not consider Michelle Carter appeal for urging boyfriend to kill himself

She spoke to her boyfriend and sent him texts saying that he should for forward with his plan to take his own life.

USA

Bernie Sanders goes on the attack, reviving memories of 2016

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

France

France strikes: is the end in sight after Macron's compromise?

French labour unions were divided about the future of the social movement after the government offered to temporarily scrap a controversial part of its pension reform. plans.

United Kingdom

Storm Brendan lashes Ireland with 130kmph winds

High spring tides have compounded the risk of flooding.

Europe News

Catalan MEPs take their seats in Strasbourg

Now fully accredited MEPS, they are here to attend the first plenary of the year. After expressing his joy, Carles Puigdemont told the press the Catalan independence question was a European issue.

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Black smoke spews out of Philippines volcano as Manila airport closes

Clouds of ash travelled 100 kilometres.