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Here comes the first vote in the House's impeachment inquiry

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.

31/10/2019

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Say goodbye to the man shouting 'order!' over Britain's Brexit chaos

Over a decade, Bercow has become a central character in the U.K.'s deadlocked attempts to leave the E.U.

31/10/2019

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71 passengers killed as fire engulfs moving train in Pakistan

"We could hear people crying and screaming for help," said Chaudhry Shujaat. "I thought we would die. The next car was on fire. We felt so helpless."

31/10/2019

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House set to vote on Trump impeachment procedures

The resolution opens to door to the next phase in Democrats' probe of the president — public hearings.

31/10/2019

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What is impeachment and how does it work? 10 facts to know.

Must the Senate hold a trial? How does Trump differ from Clinton? Can the president pardon himself? And much more.

31/10/2019

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Fire burns down structures at Japan's historic Shuri Castle

"I feel as if we have lost our symbol," said Naha mayor Mikiko Shiroma, who led an emergency response team at the UNESCO World Heritage site.

31/10/2019

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ISIS spy who betrayed al-Baghdadi was motivated by revenge

"His relatives were subjected to harsh treatment by ISIS and he no longer believed in the future of ISIS. He wanted to take revenge on ISIS and Baghdadi himself," General Mazloum Abdi told NBC News.

31/10/2019

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Facebook removes Russian-linked accounts targeting African countries

The company announced that they had removed three networks of accounts, pages, and groups linked to Russian businessman Yevgeniy Prigozhin, who was indicted in connection with US election meddling.

31/10/2019

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Republicans slam Dems as committee readies impeachment resolution for floor vote

"It's really nothing more than a fishing expedition," one GOP lawmaker said of some of the committees involved.

30/10/2019

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John Bolton invited to testify in House impeachment inquiry

Bolton's name has emerged repeatedly during the testimony of other key figures being interviewed by House impeachment investigators.

30/10/2019

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Twitter to stop accepting political ads

Facebook is currently embroiled in a debate over its decision to allow political campaigns to push ads containing misinformation.

30/10/2019

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Pelosi wants Americans to see the trial of Donald Trump

Analysis: Once uncertain about holding an impeachment-related vote on the floor, the House speaker is moving to show evidence to the public.

30/10/2019

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Watch: 'Greta' and 'Melania' spotted among high heel race competitors

Also competing were referees depicting whistleblowers and one tribute to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

30/10/2019

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Britain's first December election in 100 years promises anything but festive cheer

Daily protests outside Parliament have descended into abuse yelled at legislators, some of whom have required police escorts in and out of the building.

30/10/2019

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In Ukraine, leaders struggle to keep their heads down amid U.S. impeachment circus

Dogged by questions about the scandal roiling Washington, Ukrainian officials are trying their best to ignore the spectacle and focus on domestic issues.

30/10/2019

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Euroviews. The Pittsburgh synagogue shooting's anniversary shows what's needed to defeat white terrorism ǀ View

The Pittsburgh terrorist’s statements make it clear he was driven by white genocide theory: The notion that white-majority nations in Europe, America and Australasia are being turned into white-minority states via immigration.

30/10/2019

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State Department officials to testify in impeachment inquiry Wednesday

Catherine Croft, who currently serves as special adviser for Ukraine, and Christopher Anderson, who served as a former special adviser to Kurt Volker, were both scheduled to testify.

30/10/2019

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Right-wing Brazil president blasts critics in Saudi speech

Jair Bolsonaro gave a speech blasting international criticism of his handling of blazes in the Amazon this summer that drew worldwide attention over climate fears.

30/10/2019

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From behind closed doors, the Ukraine-Trump story is getting very clear

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.

30/10/2019

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Greta Thunberg declines award: The movement doesn't need 'more prizes'

"What we need is for our rulers and politicians to listen to the research," said the 16-year-old who has inspired millions around the globe to protest for climate action.

30/10/2019

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Around 350 koalas feared dead in Australian forest fires

Blazes have destroyed 4,900 acres of prime koala habitat on Australia's east coast following above-average temperatures and drought conditions.

30/10/2019

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'Colonial undertones': U.K. women lawmakers stand with with Meghan Markle

"We wanted to express our solidarity with you in taking a stand against the often distasteful and misleading nature of the stories," the letter said.

30/10/2019

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Mulvaney was left in the dark on al-Baghdadi operation

President Trump's acting chief of staff first learned of the raid when it was already underway, raising questions about his status in the White House.

30/10/2019

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Mulvaney was left in the dark on al-Baghdadi operation

President Donald Trump's acting chief of staff first learned of the raid when it was already underway, raising questions about his status in the White House.

30/10/2019

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White House memo about Trump's Ukraine call left out details, NSC official testifies

The proposed edits of the call were to include Trump mentioning possible recordings of Joe Biden discussing corruption in Ukraine and Ukraine's president mentioning the Burisma gas company specifically.

30/10/2019

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Top U.S. music school cancels China tour after South Korean students denied visas

The Eastman School of Music's dean initially said the tour would proceed without the South Koreans, but reversed his decision after community backlash.

30/10/2019