Trump survives conviction in the impeachment process
The Senate cleared president Donald Trump of all charges with a majority vote that was completely based on the party lines. Several Republicans, who opposed the impeachment motion, nevertheless criticized Donald Trump for his “shameful conduct”
House submits articles of impeachment against Trump to the Senate
The Republican-controlled Senate will now have to decide the form of the trial which will set the stage for the impeachment process against US president Donald Trump who stands accused of abuse of power
Trump’s impeachment and the US as a global policeman
We look at the politics behind the Democrats’ bid to impeach Donald Trump
Activists rejoice over Keystone XL pipeline verdict, prepare for further battles
A US federal judge halted the construction of the controversial Keystone KL pipeline, pending a comprehensive environmental review. Activists have been protesting for years against the project on account of its threat to the ecological heritage of the area
US Midterm Elections 2018: A bitterly contested results
The Democratic candidates in both Georgia and Florida are African-Americans and if elected, they could be the first African-American governors of their respective states.
Bitterly contested US polls see record levels of spending
An analysis estimates that nearly $5.2 billion is likely to be spent in this election cycle with the Democrats outspending the Republicans. Opinion polls predict a tight race with the Democrats likely to take back the House of Representatives
- UN Security Council agrees to extend aid to rebel-held regions of Syria for six months
- Bolsonaro supporter murders Workers’ Party member at birthday party
- Uncertainty prevails in Sri Lanka as protesters wait for president, PM to quit
- Saudi forces violate ceasefire in Yemen, killing 17
- Bid to ‘normalize’ relations with Bulgaria sparks protest in North Macedonia
