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It has been exactly 50 years since on August 9, 1974, for the first time the president of the United States stepped down from his position.&nbsp;

Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, became the only president to have resigned from his position after he got entangled in the Watergate scandal.

The scandal brought into daylight the Nixon administration's engagement in burglary, wiretapping, obstruction of justice and political sabotage and the president decided to resign while he faced a near-certain impeachment situation in the US Congress.&nbsp;

<h2>Who was Richard Nixon?</h2>

Richard Milhous Nixon was born into a Quaker family in Yorba Linda town of California on January 13, 1913.&nbsp;

He attended Whittier College and Duke University School of Law and cleared the California bar exam in 1937.&nbsp;

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Nixon worked at a local law firm and served in the US Navy during World War II before he retired from active duty in 1946.&nbsp; 
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He was elected to the US Congress in 1946 and to the Senate in 1950. In 1953, Nixon became the 36th Vice President of the United States during the regime of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.&nbsp;

<h2>Nixon's rise and fall</h2>

In 1960, Richard Nixon for the first time ran for presidential elections but faced defeat at the hands of John F. Kennedy.

In 1962, after his failed bid as the Governor of California, Nixon made a political comeback as the country's president.&nbsp;

During his presidential tenure, he made various foreign policy achievements and opened diplomatic relations with China.&nbsp;

Nixon also escalated the&nbsp;Vietnam War&nbsp;into Cambodia and Laos and carried ahead the policy of detente with the Soviet Union. Later, he gradually withdrew US troops in Vietnam.&nbsp;

He also established the&nbsp;Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and announced the “War on Drugs” while declaring drug abuse as the “public enemy number one.”

On June 17, 1972, the Watergate scandal broke out when five men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, DC and were later arrested.&nbsp;

The men were found to have a link with the 1972 re-election campaign of Nixon and soon it was found that the incident was part of political misdeeds and illegal activities of the Nixon administration.

The administration of Nixon was initially able to cover up its corrupt deeds and the president was able to again come to power in November 1972 with a landslide victory.&nbsp;

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However, after whistle-blowing within the FBI and investigative journalism, the illegal activities of the administration were uncovered.

The “Watergate Tapes” were out and revealed Nixon's clear involvement in the break-in, sanctioning hush money payment to the burglars and pressurising the FBI to put a halt to the investigation.&nbsp;

President Nixon, in his televised address to the country on April 30th, 1973, claimed that he was kept in the dark by his aides and infamously said he was “not a crook.”&nbsp;

However, bowing to the mounting pressure from the US Congress and the people, Nixon decided to resign from his post.&nbsp;

“I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interest of America first," the then-president said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

It has been exactly 50 years since on August 9, 1974, for the first time the president of the United States stepped down from his position. Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, became the only president to have resigned from his position after he got entangled in the Watergate scandal.

It has been exactly 50 years since on August 9, 1974, for the first time the president of the United States stepped down from his position. Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, became the only president to have resigned from his position after he got entangled in the Watergate scandal. The scandal brought into daylight the Nixon administration's engagement in burglary, wiretapping, obstruction of justice and political sabotage and the president decided to resign while he faced a near-certain impeachment situation in the US Congress. Who was Richard Nixon? Richard Milhous Nixon was born into a Quaker family in Yorba Linda town of California on January 13, 1913. He attended Whittier College and Duke University School of Law and cleared the California bar exam in 1937. Also Read: US Elections: All you need to know about the Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris Nixon worked at a local law firm and served in the US Navy during World War II before he retired from active duty in 1946. He was elected to the US Congress in 1946 and to the Senate in 1950. In 1953, Nixon became the 36th Vice President of the United States during the regime of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Nixon's rise and fall In 1960, Richard Nixon for the first time ran for presidential elections but faced defeat at the hands of John F. Kennedy. In 1962, after his failed bid as the Governor of California, Nixon made a political comeback as the country's president. During his presidential tenure, he made various foreign policy achievements and opened diplomatic relations with China. Nixon also escalated the Vietnam War into Cambodia and Laos and carried ahead the policy of detente with the Soviet Union. Later, he gradually withdrew US troops in Vietnam. He also established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and announced the “War on Drugs” while declaring drug abuse as the “public enemy number one.” On June 17, 1972, the Watergate scandal broke out when five men broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, DC and were later arrested. The men were found to have a link with the 1972 re-election campaign of Nixon and soon it was found that the incident was part of political misdeeds and illegal activities of the Nixon administration. The administration of Nixon was initially able to cover up its corrupt deeds and the president was able to again come to power in November 1972 with a landslide victory. Watch: US Election 2024: Closest Elections In US History However, after whistle-blowing within the FBI and investigative journalism, the illegal activities of the administration were uncovered. The “Watergate Tapes” were out and revealed Nixon's clear involvement in the break-in, sanctioning hush money payment to the burglars and pressurising the FBI to put a halt to the investigation. President Nixon, in his televised address to the country on April 30th, 1973, claimed that he was kept in the dark by his aides and infamously said he was “not a crook.” However, bowing to the mounting pressure from the US Congress and the people, Nixon decided to resign from his post. “I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interest of America first," the then-president said. (With inputs from agencies)

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The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, is running for the second term in&nbsp;the November 5 election.&nbsp;

The man, who is accused of making efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has called his time out of the president's office only a "pause".

This is not the first time a president of a country has launched a comeback campaign. Some of the presidents in the past have made efforts to go back to the White House, but many of them have failed.

Some of these presidents were Martin Van Buren in 1844 and 1848; Millard Fillmore in 1856;&nbsp;Ulysses S. Grant&nbsp;in 1880; and&nbsp;Teddy Roosevelt&nbsp;in 1912.

However, Democrat Grover Cleveland became the only president who served nonconsecutive terms from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897.

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<h2>Cleveland's second non-consecutive presidential term</h2>

Stephen “Grover” Cleveland was not making plans to run again for the presidential office after he left office.

He was defeated by Republican Benjamin Harrison in the 1888 presidential election and also faced allegations of carrying out voting irregularities.

Grover Cleveland Presidential Library's spokesperson, Louis Picone, said that Cleveland loved fishing at his house in Cape Cod and liked spending time with the family.

Just like Trump, Cleveland made the decision to run for president's office again after the midterm elections.&nbsp;

Cleveland's supporters encouraged him to run for elections, after the midterm polls hinted at a repudiation of the then-President Benjamin&nbsp;Harrison.&nbsp;

Under the administration of Harrison, Congress got the nickname of the “billion-dollar Congress” since for the first time a billion dollars were spent.

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Cleveland had the reputation of being a fiscal conservative who was dedicated to reducing public spending, solidifying the gold standard and lowering tariffs.

Cleveland did not need to campaign very hard and easily got the nomination of his party and also won the elections.

However, during his second time in office, he had to face the worst economic depression of 1893 in the United States. But later “he regained stature as an elder statesman and a throwback to an earlier time,” said Picone.

It remains unknown if Trump will follow the success of Cleveland in 2024 and come back for a second term or if he will face a defeat like many others.

(With inputs from agencies)

The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, is running for the second term in the November 5 election. The man, who is accused of making efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has called his time out of the president's office only a "pause".

The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, is running for the second term in the November 5 election. The man, who is accused of making efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has called his time out of the president's office only a "pause". This is not the first time a president of a country has launched a comeback campaign. Some of the presidents in the past have made efforts to go back to the White House, but many of them have failed. Some of these presidents were Martin Van Buren in 1844 and 1848; Millard Fillmore in 1856; Ulysses S. Grant in 1880; and Teddy Roosevelt in 1912. However, Democrat Grover Cleveland became the only president who served nonconsecutive terms from 1885 to 1889 and from 1893 to 1897. Also Read: US Elections 2024: Who was the only president to resign from office? Cleveland's second non-consecutive presidential term Stephen “Grover” Cleveland was not making plans to run again for the presidential office after he left office. He was defeated by Republican Benjamin Harrison in the 1888 presidential election and also faced allegations of carrying out voting irregularities. Grover Cleveland Presidential Library's spokesperson, Louis Picone, said that Cleveland loved fishing at his house in Cape Cod and liked spending time with the family. Just like Trump, Cleveland made the decision to run for president's office again after the midterm elections. Cleveland's supporters encouraged him to run for elections, after the midterm polls hinted at a repudiation of the then-President Benjamin Harrison. Under the administration of Harrison, Congress got the nickname of the “billion-dollar Congress” since for the first time a billion dollars were spent. Watch: US Election 2024 | Explained: US Presidential Elections 2024 Cleveland had the reputation of being a fiscal conservative who was dedicated to reducing public spending, solidifying the gold standard and lowering tariffs. Cleveland did not need to campaign very hard and easily got the nomination of his party and also won the elections. However, during his second time in office, he had to face the worst economic depression of 1893 in the United States. But later “he regained stature as an elder statesman and a throwback to an earlier time,” said Picone. It remains unknown if Trump will follow the success of Cleveland in 2024 and come back for a second term or if he will face a defeat like many others. (With inputs from agencies)

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China's president Xi Jinping is escalating his push for military dominance urging China's Armed Forces to ramp up their preparedness for war. Watch our report to know more.

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Kenyan President William Ruto has appointed a new deputy president following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua. The decision comes after Gachagua's removal from office, marking a significant political shift. The newly appointed deputy president is expected to help stabilize the administration and address ongoing governance challenges.

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Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold hearings and vote on his dismissal this week.

Kenya's National Assembly voted on Tuesday last week to impeach the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, on 11 charges which included corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all charges.

Gachagua has said the impeachment motion, backed by opposition lawmakers and allies of President William Ruto, was based on falsehoods that constituted a political lynching, according to court documents seen by Reuters.

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He launched an appeal in the high court, but Judge Erick Ogolla said the process could go ahead.

"At this stage, the process is a lawful, constitutional process, and the Senate will conduct a trial where all the issues being raised before the court will be raised and determined at the moment," the judge said in court.

The deputy president was Ruto's running mate in their 2022 election win, helping secure vital votes from the populous central Kenya region. But the men have since fallen out and political alliances have shifted.

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Ruto fired most of his cabinet and appointed members of the opposition to what he called a unity government after nationwide protests against tax increases in which more than 50 people were killed.

The Senate is expected to hold hearings on Wednesday and vote on Thursday. A two-thirds majority would be needed to dismiss Gachagua.

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Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold hearings and vote on his dismissal this week.

Impeachment proceedings against Kenya's deputy president are constitutional, a court said on Wednesday, clearing the way for the Senate to hold hearings and vote on his dismissal this week. Kenya's National Assembly voted on Tuesday last week to impeach the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, on 11 charges which included corruption, undermining the government and stirring ethnic hatred. Gachagua has denied all charges. Gachagua has said the impeachment motion, backed by opposition lawmakers and allies of President William Ruto, was based on falsehoods that constituted a political lynching, according to court documents seen by Reuters. Also Read | Trump claims Democrats 'stole' election nomination from Biden: 'Like candy from a baby' He launched an appeal in the high court, but Judge Erick Ogolla said the process could go ahead. "At this stage, the process is a lawful, constitutional process, and the Senate will conduct a trial where all the issues being raised before the court will be raised and determined at the moment," the judge said in court. The deputy president was Ruto's running mate in their 2022 election win, helping secure vital votes from the populous central Kenya region. But the men have since fallen out and political alliances have shifted. Also Read | Joe Biden said ‘18 of the 19 people who work for Netanyahu are liars' in major revelation Ruto fired most of his cabinet and appointed members of the opposition to what he called a unity government after nationwide protests against tax increases in which more than 50 people were killed. The Senate is expected to hold hearings on Wednesday and vote on Thursday. A two-thirds majority would be needed to dismiss Gachagua. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Court says impeachment proceedings against Kenya deputy president are constitutional

There has been ongoing speculation about Cameroon President Paul Biya's health and potential succession, due to his advanced age. Even with all the rumours and assurances, the president is still missing in action.

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has claimed that opposition leader María Corina Machado has fled the country. Machado, a prominent critic of Maduro’s government, has been leading a movement for political change in Venezuela. Maduro's statement comes amid heightened political tensions and a crackdown on opposition figures. While no confirmation has been provided on Machado’s whereabouts, her alleged departure would mark a significant moment in Venezuela's ongoing political crisis. This development further underscores the deep divisions between Maduro's regime and opposition forces fighting for democratic reforms.

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Cameroon's President Paul Biya has become a hot Topic across Africa this week. 91-year-old Biya was last seen in public at the China Africa Summit in Beijing a month ago, since then he has missed several events including the UN General Assembly in New York. Cameroonians are waiting for news for their President.

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Haiti's transitional presidential council transferred the rotating presidency on Monday to architect Leslie Voltaire despite opposition from outgoing president Edgard Leblanc Fils, who refused to sign a decree ratifying the move.

Leblanc Fils had opposed the move citing unresolved corruption accusations against three other councillors who remain voting members and signed off on the transition.

"Under my presidency the transitional presidential council will consolidate its gains and structures to work with more efficiency and transparency," said Voltaire, who represents the party of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

"Haitian people have enough of violence, of lies and of corruption," he said. "We must forget our personal interests and prioritise those of the nation."

The rift at the council creates fresh uncertainty in a country still reeling from the gang massacre of at least 70 people last week, with Prime Minister Garry Conille seeking security assistance abroad.

Haiti named the transition council in April after arduous negotiations between various sectors of the Caribbean nation's political and civil alliances. It was empowered with choosing a prime minister and wielding certain presidential powers until conditions were considered secure enough for a new election.

But this month, Haiti's anti-corruption unit recommended legal action against three council members it said had accepted credit cards and asked for nearly $770,000 from the chairman of a state-run bank.

The three remain on the council, though they are excluded from the current presidential succession plan, which sees economist Fritz Alphonse Jean taking over in March and businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr in August.

"I cannot participate in any process that will further weaken and devalue the country's justice system," Leblanc Fils said in a video message late on Sunday, saying the decision of the council's majority would aggravate the instability.

The January 30 Collective of political parties, which nominated Leblanc Fils to the council, called for the three members accused of bribery to be put aside pending a judicial ruling.

The accused are diplomat Smith Augustin, politician Louis Gerald Gilles, and former judge Emmanuel Vertilaire. All three have rejected the charges. Augustin was initially slated to succeed Leblanc Fils as the council's president.&nbsp;

The council was formed to replace the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was forced to step down amid a gang conflict that has killed thousands and forced over 700,000 people from their homes.

The new administration has said it hopes the country's first elections since 2016 can be held next year providing sufficient security is restored.

However, gangs have in recent months expanded their territories, pushing hundreds of thousands more people from their homes and worsening a hunger crisis while long-delayed international support continues to lag.

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Haiti's transitional presidential council transferred the rotating presidency on Monday to architect Leslie Voltaire despite opposition from outgoing president Edgard Leblanc Fils, who refused to sign a decree ratifying the move.

Haiti's transitional presidential council transferred the rotating presidency on Monday to architect Leslie Voltaire despite opposition from outgoing president Edgard Leblanc Fils, who refused to sign a decree ratifying the move. Leblanc Fils had opposed the move citing unresolved corruption accusations against three other councillors who remain voting members and signed off on the transition. "Under my presidency the transitional presidential council will consolidate its gains and structures to work with more efficiency and transparency," said Voltaire, who represents the party of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. "Haitian people have enough of violence, of lies and of corruption," he said. "We must forget our personal interests and prioritise those of the nation." The rift at the council creates fresh uncertainty in a country still reeling from the gang massacre of at least 70 people last week, with Prime Minister Garry Conille seeking security assistance abroad. Haiti named the transition council in April after arduous negotiations between various sectors of the Caribbean nation's political and civil alliances. It was empowered with choosing a prime minister and wielding certain presidential powers until conditions were considered secure enough for a new election. But this month, Haiti's anti-corruption unit recommended legal action against three council members it said had accepted credit cards and asked for nearly $770,000 from the chairman of a state-run bank. The three remain on the council, though they are excluded from the current presidential succession plan, which sees economist Fritz Alphonse Jean taking over in March and businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr in August. "I cannot participate in any process that will further weaken and devalue the country's justice system," Leblanc Fils said in a video message late on Sunday, saying the decision of the council's majority would aggravate the instability. The January 30 Collective of political parties, which nominated Leblanc Fils to the council, called for the three members accused of bribery to be put aside pending a judicial ruling. The accused are diplomat Smith Augustin, politician Louis Gerald Gilles, and former judge Emmanuel Vertilaire. All three have rejected the charges. Augustin was initially slated to succeed Leblanc Fils as the council's president. The council was formed to replace the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who was forced to step down amid a gang conflict that has killed thousands and forced over 700,000 people from their homes. The new administration has said it hopes the country's first elections since 2016 can be held next year providing sufficient security is restored. However, gangs have in recent months expanded their territories, pushing hundreds of thousands more people from their homes and worsening a hunger crisis while long-delayed international support continues to lag. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Haiti’s divided transition council picks architect Leslie Voltaire as new president despite opposition

West Asia is witnessing a new phase of regional escalation as Israeli forces clashed with the Hezbollah group a warlike atmosphere in Lebanon is highlighting a political void. The country's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has called on all political factions of Lebanon to help fill the void of an empty Presidency. Watch in for more details!

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Mexico's first woman president has taken oath and assumed office making this a historic day for the country. 62-year-old Claudia Sheinbaum was sworn in on Tuesday with several leaders, diplomats and more party supporters in attendance. Watch in for more details!

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Sri Lanka faces the prospect of holding two elections within a year, raising concerns about the financial strain on the country’s already struggling economy. As political leaders debate the necessity of both presidential and parliamentary polls, many question whether Colombo can afford the costs amid ongoing economic challenges and recovery efforts.

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Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity.

"We plan to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund immediately," Dissanayake said in a&nbsp;televised address to the nation on Wednesday.

In his 10-minute address, Dissanayake said he also wanted to conclude a deal to restructure international sovereign bonds and secure more concessions for the cash-strapped nation.

"To advance our debt restructuring programme, we are negotiating with relevant creditors to expedite the process and secure necessary debt relief," he said.

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His call to resume talks with the IMF came after the international lender of last resort said it was ready to discuss its bailout with the new administration.

"We look forward to working together with President Dissanayake... towards building on the hard-won gains that have helped put Sri Lanka on a path to economic recovery," an IMF spokesperson in Washington said Monday.

"We will discuss the timing of the third review of the IMF-supported programme with the new administration as soon as practicable," the spokesperson said, referring to the periodic review of the bailout.

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Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis brought down the country's president at the time, but has proved an opportunity for leftist Dissanayake, who saw his popularity rise after pledging to change the island's "corrupt" political culture.

On Tuesday, Dissanayake dissolved the 225-member parliament in which his once-marginal party had just three seats and called fresh elections for November.

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Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity.

Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called for restarting talks with the IMF "immediately" over a $2.9 billion bailout that threw a lifeline to his bankrupt country but imposed painful austerity. "We plan to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund immediately," Dissanayake said in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday. In his 10-minute address, Dissanayake said he also wanted to conclude a deal to restructure international sovereign bonds and secure more concessions for the cash-strapped nation. "To advance our debt restructuring programme, we are negotiating with relevant creditors to expedite the process and secure necessary debt relief," he said. Also Read: Sri Lanka's new prez dissolves parliament, calls for snap polls His call to resume talks with the IMF came after the international lender of last resort said it was ready to discuss its bailout with the new administration. "We look forward to working together with President Dissanayake... towards building on the hard-won gains that have helped put Sri Lanka on a path to economic recovery," an IMF spokesperson in Washington said Monday. "We will discuss the timing of the third review of the IMF-supported programme with the new administration as soon as practicable," the spokesperson said, referring to the periodic review of the bailout. Watch: Sri Lanka: Newly-elected President Dissanayake Dissolves Parliament, Calls Snap Polls On Nov 14 Sri Lanka's 2022 economic crisis brought down the country's president at the time, but has proved an opportunity for leftist Dissanayake, who saw his popularity rise after pledging to change the island's "corrupt" political culture. On Tuesday, Dissanayake dissolved the 225-member parliament in which his once-marginal party had just three seats and called fresh elections for November. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sri Lankan president calls for ‘immediate’ fresh talks with IMF over $2.9 billion bailout

Singer Janet Jackson, 58, sparked controversy by falsely claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black and has a white father, echoing rhetoric previously used by Harris’s political opponent, Donald Trump. Jackson's surprising remarks came in response to a question about her thoughts on the U.S. having its first female Black vice president. The statement follows a difficult time for Jackson, as she recently lost her brother Tito, who passed away at the age of 70.

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Two days after winning Presidential Elections Anura Kumara Dissanayake has picked his Prime Minister and also announced his new cabinet. According to our sources he's expected to dissolve the parliament tonight and then hold his first address to the nation tomorrow. Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, named college professor and first-time lawmaker Harini Amarasuriya as the new Prime Minister of the island nation on Tuesday, making her the third woman to be appointed to the post.

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Sri Lanka has appointed a new Defence Secretary, Sampath, a veteran who served in the country’s civil war. Notably, he was previously blacklisted by the former government. This significant appointment marks a new chapter in Sri Lanka's defense leadership as the nation navigates its security challenges.

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Two months left of the US Presidential Elections. A report says Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to roll out a new set of economic incentives for businesses. Watch in for more details!

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Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency. Shortly after his swearing-in, the Indian High Commissioner met with Dissanayake, highlighting the importance of bilateral ties as Sri Lanka embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape.

Sri Lanka's New President Dissanayake Pledges 'Cleaner' Politics In Inauguration Speech

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Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time.&nbsp;

The remarks were made by Trump in a new hour-long sensational interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman during which he spoke on various issues.&nbsp;

He briefly discussed the fascination of the US with UFOs&nbsp;- unidentified flying objects.&nbsp;

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Bringing up the topic of UFOs, Fridman in the interview said, "A lot of people are very interested in the footage of UFOs. The Pentagon has released a few videos and there's been anecdotal reports from fighter pilots. So a lot of people wanna know, will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available."

In a quick response, Trump agreed to release more footage of the UFOs. "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that," he said.

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This is not the first time Trump has spoken about UFOs. He had mentioned them in another podcast with former YouTuber Logan Paul where he said that there "could be" life on other planets, although he wasn't "a believer".&nbsp;

When asked if he believed that unidentified anomalous phenomena UAPs or UFOs can make it possible for aliens to reach Earth, Trump said, "Am I a believer? No, I probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there."

<h2>Trump says facing pressure release files related to John F Kennedy</h2>

Trump said that he has been facing a lot of pressure to release the files related to former President John F Kennedy's&nbsp;assassination in&nbsp;1963.&nbsp;

"They also are pushing me on Kennedy. And I did release a lot, but I had people come to me and beg me not to do it. But I'll be doing that very early on. But I would do that,” Trump said.

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He said that he also wishes to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

"I don't think I had... I mean, I'm not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately. But a lot of people did," said Trump.&nbsp;

"Now, Kennedy's interesting 'cause it's so many years ago. You know, they do that for danger too, because you know, endangers certain people, et cetera, et cetera. So Kennedy is very different from the Epstein thing. But yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it,” he added.

(With inputs from agencies)

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time.

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will release fresh footage of UFOs and more documents on Jeffrey Epstein if he gets elected as the country's president for the second time. The remarks were made by Trump in a new hour-long sensational interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman during which he spoke on various issues. He briefly discussed the fascination of the US with UFOs - unidentified flying objects. Also Read: US Judge blocks Donald Trump’s appeal to intervene in hush money conviction Bringing up the topic of UFOs, Fridman in the interview said, "A lot of people are very interested in the footage of UFOs. The Pentagon has released a few videos and there's been anecdotal reports from fighter pilots. So a lot of people wanna know, will you help push the Pentagon to release more footage, which a lot of people claim is available." In a quick response, Trump agreed to release more footage of the UFOs. "Oh yeah, sure, I'll do that. I would do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that," he said. Lex Fridman: "Will you help push the Pentagon to release more [UFO] footage?" Trump: "Sure, I'll do that. I'd love to do that. I have to do that."@tomdelonge 👀 Trump added that he would release the rest of the JFK files "very early on." pic.twitter.com/djf0VmMP2L — Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) September 3, 2024 × This is not the first time Trump has spoken about UFOs. He had mentioned them in another podcast with former YouTuber Logan Paul where he said that there "could be" life on other planets, although he wasn't "a believer". When asked if he believed that unidentified anomalous phenomena UAPs or UFOs can make it possible for aliens to reach Earth, Trump said, "Am I a believer? No, I probably I can’t say I am. But I have met with people that are serious people that say there’s some really strange things that they see flying around out there." Trump says facing pressure release files related to John F Kennedy Trump said that he has been facing a lot of pressure to release the files related to former President John F Kennedy's assassination in 1963. "They also are pushing me on Kennedy. And I did release a lot, but I had people come to me and beg me not to do it. But I'll be doing that very early on. But I would do that,” Trump said. Watch: US: Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to revised indictment He said that he also wishes to release more documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. "I don't think I had... I mean, I'm not involved. I never went to his island, fortunately. But a lot of people did," said Trump. "Now, Kennedy's interesting 'cause it's so many years ago. You know, they do that for danger too, because you know, endangers certain people, et cetera, et cetera. So Kennedy is very different from the Epstein thing. But yeah, I'd be inclined to do the Epstein. I'd have no problem with it,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump says will release 'new UFO footage, more Epstein files', if elected president again

In a detailed anecdote, United States President Joe Biden on Monday (Sep 2) said that there were rumours of his great-grandfather being a part of a group of coal miners who had killed anti-Catholic mine foremen and laid their dead bodies "on the doorstep" of the homes of their families.

As the 81-year-old president narrated the strange rumour while speaking to union workers in Pittsburgh, he joked about being “disappointed” to know that his great-grandfather Edward Francis Blewitt was not a member of the “Molly Maguires.”&nbsp;

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“I remember when my great grandfather was only the second Catholic elected statewide in the state Senate here in Pennsylvania,” said Biden.&nbsp;

“And I remember they talked about – when they’d run against him in 1906 – they said, ‘Guess what? He’s a Molly Maguire'," he added.

<h2>Biden speaks about Molly Maguires and their violent retaliation</h2>

The president said that “back in the old days” the foremen mistreated Irish Catholics working in Pennsylvania coal mines after which the oppressors faced the violent retaliation of a group of recently arrived Irishmen, called the Molly Maguires.&nbsp;

“A lot of the English owned the coal mines. And what they did was they really beat the hell out of the mostly Catholic population in the mines. Not a joke," Biden said.&nbsp;

“But there was a group they called the Molly Maguires. And Molly Maguires, if they found out the foreman was taking advantage of an individual, they would literally kill him. Not a joke. And they would bring his body up and put him on the doorstep of his family," he added.&nbsp;

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“Kind of crude, but I gotta admit they accused my great-grandfather of being a Molly Maguire – he wasn’t, but we were so damn disappointed," the US president said.

In response to Biden's quip, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler snapped his head back and Vice President Kamala Harris also laughed.

“That was a joke. That was a joke,” said Biden, while speaking to the crowd.&nbsp;

Irish American Magazine published a story in 2020 which claimed Biden's great-grandfather was allegedly part of the secretive group.&nbsp;

“He went out of his way to prove that he wasn’t [a Molly Maguire], and we were all praying that he was,” said Biden, while speaking to Virginia coal miners.

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In a detailed anecdote, United States President Joe Biden on Monday (Sep 2) said that there were rumours of his great-grandfather being a part of a group of coal miners who had killed anti-Catholic mine foremen and laid their dead bodies "on the doorstep" of the homes of their families.

In a detailed anecdote, United States President Joe Biden on Monday (Sep 2) said that there were rumours of his great-grandfather being a part of a group of coal miners who had killed anti-Catholic mine foremen and laid their dead bodies "on the doorstep" of the homes of their families. As the 81-year-old president narrated the strange rumour while speaking to union workers in Pittsburgh, he joked about being “disappointed” to know that his great-grandfather Edward Francis Blewitt was not a member of the “Molly Maguires.” Also Read: Biden claims Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage-truce deal with Hamas “I remember when my great grandfather was only the second Catholic elected statewide in the state Senate here in Pennsylvania,” said Biden. “And I remember they talked about – when they’d run against him in 1906 – they said, ‘Guess what? He’s a Molly Maguire'," he added. Biden speaks about Molly Maguires and their violent retaliation The president said that “back in the old days” the foremen mistreated Irish Catholics working in Pennsylvania coal mines after which the oppressors faced the violent retaliation of a group of recently arrived Irishmen, called the Molly Maguires. “A lot of the English owned the coal mines. And what they did was they really beat the hell out of the mostly Catholic population in the mines. Not a joke," Biden said. “But there was a group they called the Molly Maguires. And Molly Maguires, if they found out the foreman was taking advantage of an individual, they would literally kill him. Not a joke. And they would bring his body up and put him on the doorstep of his family," he added. Watch: Will Biden meet Xi before leaving the oval office? “Kind of crude, but I gotta admit they accused my great-grandfather of being a Molly Maguire – he wasn’t, but we were so damn disappointed," the US president said. In response to Biden's quip, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler snapped his head back and Vice President Kamala Harris also laughed. “That was a joke. That was a joke,” said Biden, while speaking to the crowd. Irish American Magazine published a story in 2020 which claimed Biden's great-grandfather was allegedly part of the secretive group. “He went out of his way to prove that he wasn’t [a Molly Maguire], and we were all praying that he was,” said Biden, while speaking to Virginia coal miners. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was sworn in before parliament on Tuesday as the Islamic Republic’s ninth president at a ceremony attended by foreign dignitaries, including officials from terror groups Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad and the Houthis. Watch in for more details!

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Iran's supreme leader endorses reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as ninth president, to be sworn in on Tuesday. Watch to know more.

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