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Donald Trump impeachment trial rolls on
The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump continues today and could go either of two directions.
After a debate senators will vote on whether to seek witnesses and documents, and if that… Audio
White House tries to block John Bolton's book
The White House has issued a formal threat to former national security adviser John Bolton to keep him from publishing his upcoming book, saying it contains significant amounts of classified… Audio
Ex-US security adviser John Bolton's claims Trump tried to freeze Ukraine aid
The former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has claimed that President Donald Trump told him to continue freezing aid to the Ukraine until officials there helped him to investigate his… Audio
Defence team launch their case in US impeachment trial
Let's go to the US where a video showing President Donald Trump in 2018 ordering the removal of the US ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch - was made public yesterday. The Trump impeachment trial… Audio
President best witness for prosecution in impeachment trial
Democrats prosecuting President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial in the US Senate say the President himself is the best witness for the prosecution. President Trump is back in Washington after… Audio
Donald Trump impeachment trial resumes
US President Donald Trump's impeachment trial has resumed today. On the agenda is arguments by the prosecution, to be followed by the defence and questions.
RNZ's correspondent in Washington DC is… Audio
Impeachment trial of Donald Trump starting in the US Senate
The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump is about to start in the US Senate.
Trump is charged with abusing his office by pressing Ukraine to investigate a political rival, and obstructing… Audio
Impeachment trial of US President to begin in Washington
Let's head to Washington now where the impeachment trial of US President Donald trump is set to begin in just under two hours from now. President Trump is charged with abuse of power related to his… Audio
US pro-gun campaigners gather in Virginia
US Pro-gun campaigners are gathering in Richmond for a rally that the Virginia authorities fear could turn violent. .
State governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency ahead of the protest… Audio
Iraq wants all foreign troops to leave
Iraqi MPs have passed a resolution calling for foreign military to leave the country, amid a growing backlash against the US killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a drone strike at Baghdad… Audio
2019 in review: Donald Trump's wild year
Next year will be a year of intense political drama in the United States.
Donald Trump hopes to make history by becoming the first impeached President ever to win re-election.
Americans go to the… Audio
Donald Trump defiant after impeachment
Donald Trump has officially been impeached by the House of Representatives.
Mr Trump faced two charges - abusing his power and obstructing Congress.
Nearly all Democrats voted for the charges and… Audio
Trump impeached: How it happened
President Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for his trial in the Senate next month on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The White House… Audio
Donald Trump's impeachment set to go ahead
The House of Representatives is set to impeach president Donald Trump in the next few hours.
Mr Trump will be the third president in US history to be impeached. Democrats have brought two Articles of… Audio
Donald Trump lashes out at public impeachment hearings
President Trump has reacted negatively to confirmation public impeachment hearings will start next week.
At a rally in Louisianna hours President Trump had this to say:
"Corrupt politicans... and… Audio
Democrats make significant gains in US local elections
In America the Democrats have made significant gains in local elections held in several states on Tuesday.
Latest projections suggest they've taken control of the state legislature in Virginia… Audio
United States to withdraw from Paris Climate Accord next year
The United States has officially notified the United Nations that it will withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord in a year's time, 4 November 2020.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tweeted that the US… Audio
Russia weighs in on Turkey's invasion of Syria
Russia has called Turkey's invasion into Northern Syria unacceptable and warned it would not allow clashes between Turkish and Syrian forces. The comments came from Alexander Lavrentiev, Russian… Audio
Confusion between Pres Trump and officials over Middle East
As President Trump vows to pull back from military involvement in the Middle East, his Republican allies are condemning him for abandoning allies and emboldening regional enemies. In a tweet Mr Trump… Audio
Second Trump whistleblower comes forward
To the US now where a second whistleblower has come forward in the impeachment case against President Donald Trump. The attorney representing both whistleblowers says the second whistleblower is an… Audio