House Judiciary hearing sets stage for Trump impeachment charges

The committee may vote this week on articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump.

North Korea resumes insults of 'erratic old man' Trump

Pyongyang bristled last week after the US president again referred to leader Kim Jong Un as 'Rocket Man'.

Saudi attacker 'acted alone' in Florida naval base rampage

US authorities confirm suspect was a member of the Royal Saudi Air Force who attended a US Navy training programme.

Pensacola shooting: FBI investigators search for attack motive

Saudi airman who carried out rampage at US naval base showed videos of mass shootings at a party before the attack.

Trump tells Jewish-Americans he is Israel's best friend

US leader hopes to repeat 2016 strategy next year by winning re-election through electoral college votes in key states.

California braces for more flooding rains and mountain snow

The wet weather is being welcomed after the driest start to the rainy season in 60 years.

Iran frees Chinese-American scholar for US-held Iranian scientist

US releases Massoud Soleimani in exchange for Xiyue Wang in remarkable swap of prisoners after months of tensions.

White House says it won't take part in Trump impeachment hearing

Democrats are pushing ahead with a timetable that could see a vote on articles of impeachment before the end of the year

Senior UK diplomat quits over government Brexit 'half-truths'

Alexandra Hall Hall slammed the Conservative government in her resignation letter.

NYPD crackdown on subway fare evasion 'criminalises poverty'

Activists slam New York City effort to go after fare evaders and call for an end to police brutality.

Florida shooting: Saudi king orders cooperation with US officials

A Saudi national receiving training at the US naval base in Pensacola, Florida, is suspected

Iran nuclear deal stays alive after talks, avoids sanctions blow

The European parties did not trigger a mechanism in the accord that could renew UN sanctions against Iran.

US House warns against Israel annexation of West Bank settlements

Democrats reaffirm support for two-state solution and say annexation of West Bank territory 'would undermine peace'.

US Navy base shooting: 3 killed including gunman at Florida base

About a dozen others being treated for injuries, local media reported, after shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Report: UAE linked to illegal influence in 2016 US election

Adviser to UAE crown prince allegedly funneled over $3.5m in illegal campaign contributions, New York Times report says.

Russian 'Evil Corp' hackers charged by US over $100m cyber theft

US officials announce a $5m reward towards the hacking group leader's arrest, highest ever offered for a cybercriminal.

Muhammad breaks into top 10 most popular US baby names in 2019

For the first time, Muhammad makes list of top 10 baby names, after steady climb in BabyCenter's annual list.

ICC judges 'were wrong to reject Afghan probe': Prosecutors

Judges at the Hague 'overstepped their powers' when ruling against abuse investigations, prosecutors have said.

Trump turns to Supreme Court to keep his finances secret

The case represents an important showdown at the top US court over the powers of the presidency versus those of Congress

What are US articles of impeachment, and what happens next?

House Speaker Pelosi says she has instructed the House Judiciary panel to draft articles of impeachment against Trump.

US panel to hear presentations on impeachment evidence on Monday

Democrats are pushing ahead with a timetable that could see a vote on articles of impeachment before the end of the year

Mexico, US eye cooperation in meetings sparked by cartel threat

Meetings come after Trump said last week he planned to label Mexican drug cartels 'terrorist organisations'.

US sailor at Pearl Harbor base kills two before shooting himself

Unnamed US Navy sailor fatally shoots two civilians and wounds a third at Hawaii shipyard before taking his own life.

Pentagon denies US mulling 14,000 more troops for Middle East

Pentagon says Wall Street Journal report on 14,000 extra US troops to counter Iran 'is wrong'.

US warship in the Gulf seizes alleged Iranian missile parts

US sailors boarded the vessel and found advanced missile components allegedly bound for Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen.

North Korea warns UN on discussing country's human rights

Warning comes amid stalled nuclear talks and series of missile launches condemned by European nations as 'provocative'.

US Republican faces backlash for suggesting Ilhan Omar be hanged

George Buck, who is running for Congress, is the second Republican to suggest the Muslim congresswoman should be hanged.

Trump committed impeachable high crimes: Legal scholars

In landmark hearing, scholars invited by Democrats say Trump abused power, while expert called by Republicans disagrees.

US's Afghanistan envoy arrives in Kabul, next stop: Qatar

US negotiator set to resume talks with Taliban aimed at ceasefire, months after Trump halted diplomatic effort.

United States, Sudan agree to upgrade diplomatic ties

US State Department says two countries will proceed with first exchange of ambassadors in 23 years.

Two-faced? Canada's Trudeau plays down spat with Trump

Trump calls Trudeau 'two-faced' after a video appeared to show the Canadian PM joking about Trump's press appearances.

Trump impeachment hearings updates: Judiciary panel takes over

New phase of Trump impeachment inquiry kicks off with first hearing of the House Judiciary Committee.

Trump impeachment probe to enter new phase with landmark hearing

House Judiciary Committee set to hear from legal scholars to determine whether Trump committed impeachable offences.

Trump impeachment probe to enter new phase with landmark hearing

House Judiciary Committee set to hear from legal scholars to determine whether Trump committed impeachable offences.

China condemns US bill against Uighur camps

The US legislation - still to be passed by the Senate - also threatens sanctions against Communist Party officials blamed for abuses as more than one million Muslims are jailed.

Three day snowstorm finally ends for the northeast US

Normal life begins to resume following heavy snow and hundreds of flight delays.

Transcript: Where is Trump taking the global economy?

Read the full transcript of our discussion about Trump's tariffs, USMCA and a trade war with China.

Surge of new abuse claims threatens church like never before

A deluge of new lawsuits could surpass anything the US clergy sexual abuse crisis has seen before.

North Korea's Kim rides through snow as nuclear deadline looms

State news agency released undated photos of Kim, his wife and a military entourage at the symbolic Mount Paektu.

Anger in China as US House passes Uighur crackdown bill

Beijing 'resolutely opposes' resolution, which among others seeks to sanction Communist Party leader in Xinjiang.

Trump campaign won't allow Bloomberg reporters at events

Trump's re-election campaign says it will no longer issue press credentials to reporters working for Bloomberg News.

US will help 'prevent Latin America protests from becoming riots'

Offering few details, US Secretary of State Pompeo accuses Cuba, Venezuela of attempting to 'hijack' democratic protests

Trump impeachment inquiry: Democrats prepare for key hearing

Democrats set take major step in probe with hearings seen as the precursor to formal changes against Trump.

China suspends US army's Hong Kong visits in response to new law

Sanctions by China follow the US President Donald Trump signing into law the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democratic Act.

Amazon pulls Auschwitz death camp Christmas ornaments

After generating public outrage, Amazon removed ornaments that showed the Auschwitz-Birkenau Nazi camp.

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White House refuses to participate in impeachment hearing

White House counsel claims inquiry lacks 'fundamental fairness' continuing attacks on impeachment process.

US: 9 killed, 3 injured in South Dakota plane crash

Three survivors were taken to the hospital after rescuers pulled them from the wreckage during a winter storm.

The WTO 20 years after the 'battle of Seattle'

More than two decades after its creation, the WTO's promise of prosperity and job creation has not been fulfilled.

Cornel West: There is 'a neo-fascist in the White House'

We discuss racism in the United States through the lens of Trumpism with philosopher and activist Cornel West.