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Portman's role in disputed Ukraine narrative sets him apart from other senators

As key votes in Senate impeachment nears, Portman's defense of burden-sharing argument gets little play in trial.

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'Extremely obese' owl released back into the wild after being too fat to fly

"She absolutely gorged herself and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far," said falconer Rufus Samkin.

30/01/2020

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Japan issues arrest warrants for ex-U.S. soldier, two others for Ghosn escape

The former Nissan boss fled to Lebanon while awaiting trial on charges of under-reporting earnings, breach of trust and misappropriation of company funds.

30/01/2020

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Euroviews. Securing John Bolton's impeachment testimony is only half the battle for Democrats ǀ View

The Senate majority leader is likely to insist on Clinton-era rules limiting Democrats to a one-day deposition. Here's why no one should let that happen.

30/01/2020

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American died in Egyptian prison after Egypt ignored his release paperwork, lawyer says

Critics say President Trump has failed to hold Egypt's President al-Sisi accountable over this case and others involving detained Americans.

30/01/2020

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A new aurora? Researchers say 'the dunes' aren't like the usual lights in the sky

In October 2018, several aurora enthusiasts who regularly photograph the shimmering lights noticed something unusual.

30/01/2020

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Key moments from Day 1 of the question and answer phase in Trump's Senate trial

Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz suggested there's nothing wrong with a president seeking foreign re-election help because it could be considered in the national interest.

29/01/2020

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Dershowitz: Trump pursuing quid pro quo to help re-election is not impeachable

Dershowitz said that "if a president does something which he believes will help him get elected in the public interest, that" is not impeachable.

29/01/2020

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White House may have little chance of blocking Bolton testimony

Analysis: Courts often decline to get involved in executive privilege fights, considering the disputes to be political, not legal.

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Trump peace plan will likely extend decades-old conflict, analysts warn

"I would not be surprised if we see a resurgence of armed struggle against Israeli settlements which will escalate into violent clashes," said an analyst.

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White House seeks to block publication of Bolton's book, demands classified info be removed first

The former national security does not believe that his manuscript contains any sensitive material.

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Top Democrat reveals private call with Bolton that bolster his claims against Trump

Rep. Engel said the president is wrong that the ex-NSA adviser "didn't say anything about the Trump-Ukraine scandal at the time the President fired him. He said something to me."

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Trump slams Bolton: 'If I listened to him, we'd be in World War Six!'

'If I listened to him, we'd be in WW6!': Trump slams ex-top aide John Bolton amid book revelations

29/01/2020

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Coronavirus updates: The latest news on the outbreak and the global response

There are now 18 countries that have confirmed cases of coronavirus. More than 6,000 people have been diagnosed with the virus and 132 have died.

29/01/2020

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As coronavirus spreads, researchers race to develop a vaccine

Researchers are hoping to produce a vaccine ready for clinical trials in mere months, significantly trimming down a process that can take up to a decade.

29/01/2020

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High school kids get ready to caucus as Iowa looks to the youth vote

Engaged or apathetic? All eyes are on tens of thousands of young people in the state as the nomination process nears kickoff.

29/01/2020

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Trump impeachment trial live coverage: Senators begin questions

Senators will have a total of 16 hours over two days to probe House impeachment managers as well as the White House defense team.

29/01/2020

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Nine events that have defined the 2020 Democratic race

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.

29/01/2020

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Trump rages at Bolton, says former adviser would have caused 'World War Six'

The president's latest attack on his ex-national security adviser comes as the Senate is weighing calling him as a witness.

29/01/2020

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Euroviews. Bolton's bombshell throws a wrench in Trump's impeachment defense strategy ǀ View

Trump still appears to have the votes for an acquittal in the Senate. But sometimes a prevent defense ends up being an ill-fated strategy.

29/01/2020

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Airlines stop China flights as businesses hit by coronavirus outbreak

British Airways said on Wednesday it would no longer fly to or from China, joining others who have either reduced flights or stopped routes entirely.

29/01/2020

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Syrian troops capture key town in rebel-held Idlib province

Syrian government forces have been on the offensive for more than a month in northwestern Idlib province, the last rebel stronghold in the country

29/01/2020

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Trump impeachment trial: What to expect from the Q&A phase

Senators will have 16 hours to grill lawyers from the White House and the House managers before deciding whether to hear from witnesses.

29/01/2020

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Dutch Trump superfan who claimed he surveilled Ambassador Yovanovitch told people he was DEA

Interviews with a half-dozen people who know Anthony de Caluwe and documents obtained by NBC News show that the Trump superfan has a shadowy past.

29/01/2020

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Connecticut investigates HUD-funded landlord who rented infested homes to poor families

Connecticut's attorney general said his investigation was prompted by the federal government's failure to swiftly protect tenants.

29/01/2020

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Trump accuses Democrats of 'deranged partisan crusades' as impeachment trial heats up

As the impeachment trial picks up speed in Washington, Trump attacked Democrats at a campaign rally and urged supporters to flip the House in November.

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