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Senate begins trial on Donald Trump's impeachment

There is a sense of optimism across the world after the U.S. and China signed the Phase 1 of the trade deal. While the conflict is far from over, this is a welcome development. So how will impact India and the world? WION's Palki Sharma explains.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/donald-trump-considering-a-visit-to-india-sources-274193">US President Donald Trump</a>'s shaky grasp of geography includes not knowing that India shares a border with China, according to a new book by a pair of reporters for The Washington Post.</p>

<p>The book, "A Very Stable Genius" by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, highlights episodes of volatile behaviour by the president along with his ignorance of basic geography and history.</p>

<p>"It's not like you've got China on your border," the authors quoted Trump as telling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting between the two leaders.</p>

<p>India and China share a border and the two countries went to war in 1962 over a disputed Himalayan section of the frontier.</p>

<p>Following Trump's border comment and seeming dismissal of the threat China poses to India, "Modi's eyes bulged out in surprise," according to the book, excerpts of which were published in the Post on Wednesday.</p>

<p>"Modi's expression gradually shifted, from shock and concern to resignation," it said.</p>

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<p>After the meeting, "the Indians took a step back" in their diplomatic relations with the United States, a Trump aide told the authors.</p>

<p>The book also recounts a tour by Trump of a memorial for the USS Arizona, a US warship that was sunk by Japanese planes in the December 7, 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbour.</p>

<p>"Hey, John, what's this all about? What's this a tour of?" Trump is quoted as asking his then-chief of staff John Kelly.</p>

<p>"Trump had heard the phrase 'Pearl Harbor' and appeared to understand that he was visiting the scene of a historic battle, but he did not seem to know much else," the book said.</p>

<p>"He was at times dangerously uninformed," the book quotes a former senior White House adviser as saying.</p>

<p>The book said Trump lobbied then secretary of state Rex Tillerson in 2017 to help get rid of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act which prevents US firms from bribing foreign officials for business deals.</p>

<p>"It's just so unfair that American companies aren't allowed to pay bribes to get business overseas," Trump is quoted as saying. "We're going to change that."</p>

<p>The book also recounts an exchange between Trump and Anthony Scaramucci, who served briefly as White House communications director and is now a fierce critic of the president.</p>

<p>Scaramucci said he once asked Trump, "Are you an act?"</p>

<p>"I'm a total act and I don't understand why people don't get it," Trump reportedly replied.</p>


US President Donald Trump's shaky grasp of geography includes not knowing that India shares a border with China, according to a new book by a pair of reporters for The Washington Post.

US President Donald Trump's shaky grasp of geography includes not knowing that India shares a border with China, according to a new book by a pair of reporters for The Washington Post. The book, "A Very Stable Genius" by Philip Rucker and Carol Leonnig, highlights episodes of volatile behaviour by the president along with his ignorance of basic geography and history. "It's not like you've got China on your border," the authors quoted Trump as telling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting between the two leaders. India and China share a border and the two countries went to war in 1962 over a disputed Himalayan section of the frontier. Following Trump's border comment and seeming dismissal of the threat China poses to India, "Modi's eyes bulged out in surprise," according to the book, excerpts of which were published in the Post on Wednesday. "Modi's expression gradually shifted, from shock and concern to resignation," it said. Also read: US President Donald Trump's impeachment - What happens next After the meeting, "the Indians took a step back" in their diplomatic relations with the United States, a Trump aide told the authors. The book also recounts a tour by Trump of a memorial for the USS Arizona, a US warship that was sunk by Japanese planes in the December 7, 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbour. "Hey, John, what's this all about? What's this a tour of?" Trump is quoted as asking his then-chief of staff John Kelly. "Trump had heard the phrase 'Pearl Harbor' and appeared to understand that he was visiting the scene of a historic battle, but he did not seem to know much else," the book said. "He was at times dangerously uninformed," the book quotes a former senior White House adviser as saying. The book said Trump lobbied then secretary of state Rex Tillerson in 2017 to help get rid of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act which prevents US firms from bribing foreign officials for business deals. "It's just so unfair that American companies aren't allowed to pay bribes to get business overseas," Trump is quoted as saying. "We're going to change that." The book also recounts an exchange between Trump and Anthony Scaramucci, who served briefly as White House communications director and is now a fierce critic of the president. Scaramucci said he once asked Trump, "Are you an act?" "I'm a total act and I don't understand why people don't get it," Trump reportedly replied.

It isn't like you've got China on your border: When Trump shocked Modi with his remark

<p>Vince Vaughn, an outspoken Democrat who in the past has supported Republican candidates, has recently been subject to radical social media outrage after a video came on Twitter that featured him with US President Donald Trump during the national championship game in New Orleans, Los Angeles.<br />
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In the video that became the sole reason for the outrage, the two can be spotted chatting and laughing while Melania sat between Vince and Trump. The two of them also shook hands.</p>

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<p>One of the users also wrote, "Ladies &amp; Gentlemen, I regret to inform you Vince Vaughn is CANCELLED."<br />
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For instance, when a video broke the internet where Ellen DeGeneres was seen sitting with ex-President George W Bush during a Cowboys game, the comedian faced a huge liberal outrage at that time.</p>


Vince Vaughn, an outspoken Democrat who in the past has supported Republican candidates, has recently been subject to radical social media outrage after a video came on Twitter that featured him with US President Donald Trump during the national championship game in New Orleans, Los Angeles.

Vince Vaughn, an outspoken Democrat who in the past has supported Republican candidates, has recently been subject to radical social media outrage after a video came on Twitter that featured him with US President Donald Trump during the national championship game in New Orleans, Los Angeles. The video was uploaded by Timothy Burke."I`m very sorry to have to share this video with you. All of it, every part of it," read the caption. In the video that became the sole reason for the outrage, the two can be spotted chatting and laughing while Melania sat between Vince and Trump. The two of them also shook hands. I'm very sorry to have to share this video with you. All of it, every part of it. pic.twitter.com/ELMbDHZbZq — Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) January 14, 2020 × One of the users also wrote, "Ladies & Gentlemen, I regret to inform you Vince Vaughn is CANCELLED." However, according to Fox News, it is not the first time a celebrity faced backlash for their decision to interact with a Republican politician. For instance, when a video broke the internet where Ellen DeGeneres was seen sitting with ex-President George W Bush during a Cowboys game, the comedian faced a huge liberal outrage at that time.

Vince Vaughn faces backlash after being spotted with US President Donald Trump

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<p>US President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was monitoring Iranian demonstrations closely, warning against any new "massacre" as protests broke out after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-pm-justin-trudeau-wants-full-investigation-into-plane-crash-273614">Tehran admitted to shooting down a passenger plane</a>.</p>

<p>Iran said earlier it unintentionally downed a Ukrainian jetliner outside Tehran, killing all 176 people aboard, in an abrupt about-turn after initially denying Western claims it was struck by a missile. The firing came shortly after Iran launched missiles at bases in Iraq housing American forces.</p>

<p>President Hassan Rouhani said a military probe into the tragedy had found "missiles fired due to human error" brought down the Boeing 737, calling it an "unforgivable mistake."</p>

<p>At a student protest to pay tribute to the crash victims on Saturday, Iranian authorities briefly detained Britain's ambassador, in what the British government called a violation of international law. He was later released.</p>

<p>Trump told Iranians -- in tweets in both English and Farsi -- that he stands by them and is monitoring the demonstrations.</p>

<p>"To the brave, long-suffering people of Iran: I've stood with you since the beginning of my Presidency, and my Administration will continue to stand with you," he tweeted.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-supreme-leader-khameneis-twitter-account-temporarily-suspended-273641">Iran's supreme leader Khamenei's Twitter account temporarily suspended</a></strong></p>

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<p>"There can not be another massacre of peaceful protesters, nor an internet shutdown. The world is watching," he added, apparently referring to an Iranian crackdown on street protests that broke out in November.</p>

<p>"We are following your protests closely, and are inspired by your courage," he said.</p>

<p>The new demonstrations follow an Iranian crackdown on street protests that broke out in November. Amnesty International has said it left more than 300 people dead.</p>

<p>Internet access was reportedly cut off in multiple Iranian provinces ahead of memorials planned a month after the protests.</p>

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has demanded that Iran provide "full clarity" on the downing of the plane. Ottawa says the dead included 57 Canadians.</p>

<p>Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also offered his condolences and ordered the armed forces to address "shortcomings" so that such a disaster does not happen again.</p>

<p>Tehran's acknowledgement came after officials in Iran denied for days Western claims that the Ukraine International Airlines plane had been struck by a missile in a catastrophic error.</p>

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<p>The Kiev-bound jet slammed into a field shortly after taking off from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The crash came hours after Tehran launched missiles at bases hosting American forces in Iraq in response to the killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike.</p>

<p>Fears grew of an all-out war between Iran and its arch-enemy the United States, but those concerns have subsided after Trump said Tehran appeared to be standing down after targeting the US bases.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-was-probably-planning-to-attack-four-us-embassies-donald-trump-273535">Soleimani was 'probably' planning to attack four US embassies: Donald Trump</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Protesters 'dispersed'</strong></p>

<p>On Saturday evening, police dispersed students who had converged on Amir Kabir University in Tehran to pay tribute to the victims, after some among the hundreds gathered shouted "destructive" slogans, Fars news agency said.</p>

<p>British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said UK envoy Rob Macaire had been detained.</p>

<p>"The arrest of our ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law," Raab said in a statement. The US called on Iran to apologize.</p>

<p>Iran's Tasnim News Agency, which is close to the country's conservatives, said the envoy had been "provoking radical acts" among students. He was released a few hours later and would be summoned again by Iranian officials on Sunday, it said.</p>

<p>State television reported that students shouted "anti-regime" chants, while Fars reported that posters of Soleimani had been torn down.</p>

<p>The aerospace commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards accepted full responsibility for Wednesday's accident.</p>

<p>But Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh said the missile operator acted independently, targeting the 737 after mistaking it for a "cruise missile".</p>

<p>The operator failed to obtain approval from his superiors because of disruptions to a communications system, he said.</p>

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<p>"He had 10 seconds to decide. He could have decided to strike or not to strike and under such circumstances, he took the wrong decision."</p>

<p><strong>Justice, compensation</strong></p>

<p>Iran had been under mounting international pressure to allow a "credible" investigation after video emerged appearing to show the moment the airliner was hit.</p>

<p>In footage that the New York Times said it had verified, a fast-moving object is seen rising into the sky before a bright flash appears. Several seconds later, an explosion is heard.</p>

<p>Iran's military said it had been at the highest level of alert after American "threats" and that the plane had turned and come close to a "sensitive" military site before it was targeted due to "human error."</p>

<p>Rouhani said Iran had been on alert for possible US attacks after Soleimani's "martyrdom."</p>

<p>Rouhani added he had ordered "all relevant bodies to take all necessary actions (to ensure) compensation" to the families of those killed.</p>

<p>The majority of passengers on Flight PS752 were Iranians and Canadians, including dual nationals, while Ukrainians, Afghans, Britons and Swedes were also aboard.</p>

<p>Rouhani told his Ukrainian counterpart Saturday that "all the persons involved in this air disaster will be brought to justice," Ukraine's presidency said.</p>

<p>This is Iran's worst civil aviation disaster since 1988 when the US military said it shot down an Iran Air plane over the Gulf by mistake, killing all 290 people on board.</p>


US President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was monitoring Iranian demonstrations closely, warning against any new "massacre" as protests broke out after Tehran admitted to shooting down a passenger plane.

US President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States was monitoring Iranian demonstrations closely, warning against any new "massacre" as protests broke out after Tehran admitted to shooting down a passenger plane. Iran said earlier it unintentionally downed a Ukrainian jetliner outside Tehran, killing all 176 people aboard, in an abrupt about-turn after initially denying Western claims it was struck by a missile. The firing came shortly after Iran launched missiles at bases in Iraq housing American forces. President Hassan Rouhani said a military probe into the tragedy had found "missiles fired due to human error" brought down the Boeing 737, calling it an "unforgivable mistake." At a student protest to pay tribute to the crash victims on Saturday, Iranian authorities briefly detained Britain's ambassador, in what the British government called a violation of international law. He was later released. Trump told Iranians -- in tweets in both English and Farsi -- that he stands by them and is monitoring the demonstrations. "To the brave, long-suffering people of Iran: I've stood with you since the beginning of my Presidency, and my Administration will continue to stand with you," he tweeted. Also read: Iran's supreme leader Khamenei's Twitter account temporarily suspended To the brave, long-suffering people of Iran: I've stood with you since the beginning of my Presidency, and my Administration will continue to stand with you. We are following your protests closely, and are inspired by your courage. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 11, 2020 × "There can not be another massacre of peaceful protesters, nor an internet shutdown. The world is watching," he added, apparently referring to an Iranian crackdown on street protests that broke out in November. "We are following your protests closely, and are inspired by your courage," he said. The new demonstrations follow an Iranian crackdown on street protests that broke out in November. Amnesty International has said it left more than 300 people dead. Internet access was reportedly cut off in multiple Iranian provinces ahead of memorials planned a month after the protests. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has demanded that Iran provide "full clarity" on the downing of the plane. Ottawa says the dead included 57 Canadians. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also offered his condolences and ordered the armed forces to address "shortcomings" so that such a disaster does not happen again. Tehran's acknowledgement came after officials in Iran denied for days Western claims that the Ukraine International Airlines plane had been struck by a missile in a catastrophic error. × The Kiev-bound jet slammed into a field shortly after taking off from Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday. The crash came hours after Tehran launched missiles at bases hosting American forces in Iraq in response to the killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a US drone strike. Fears grew of an all-out war between Iran and its arch-enemy the United States, but those concerns have subsided after Trump said Tehran appeared to be standing down after targeting the US bases. Also read: Soleimani was 'probably' planning to attack four US embassies: Donald Trump Protesters 'dispersed' On Saturday evening, police dispersed students who had converged on Amir Kabir University in Tehran to pay tribute to the victims, after some among the hundreds gathered shouted "destructive" slogans, Fars news agency said. British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said UK envoy Rob Macaire had been detained. "The arrest of our ambassador in Tehran without grounds or explanation is a flagrant violation of international law," Raab said in a statement. The US called on Iran to apologize. Iran's Tasnim News Agency, which is close to the country's conservatives, said the envoy had been "provoking radical acts" among students. He was released a few hours later and would be summoned again by Iranian officials on Sunday, it said. State television reported that students shouted "anti-regime" chants, while Fars reported that posters of Soleimani had been torn down. The aerospace commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards accepted full responsibility for Wednesday's accident. But Brigadier General Amirali Hajizadeh said the missile operator acted independently, targeting the 737 after mistaking it for a "cruise missile". The operator failed to obtain approval from his superiors because of disruptions to a communications system, he said. The government of Iran must allow human rights groups to monitor and report facts from the ground on the ongoing protests by the Iranian people. There can not be another massacre of peaceful protesters, nor an internet shutdown. The world is watching. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 11, 2020 × "He had 10 seconds to decide. He could have decided to strike or not to strike and under such circumstances, he took the wrong decision." Justice, compensation Iran had been under mounting international pressure to allow a "credible" investigation after video emerged appearing to show the moment the airliner was hit. In footage that the New York Times said it had verified, a fast-moving object is seen rising into the sky before a bright flash appears. Several seconds later, an explosion is heard. Iran's military said it had been at the highest level of alert after American "threats" and that the plane had turned and come close to a "sensitive" military site before it was targeted due to "human error." Rouhani said Iran had been on alert for possible US attacks after Soleimani's "martyrdom." Rouhani added he had ordered "all relevant bodies to take all necessary actions (to ensure) compensation" to the families of those killed. The majority of passengers on Flight PS752 were Iranians and Canadians, including dual nationals, while Ukrainians, Afghans, Britons and Swedes were also aboard. Rouhani told his Ukrainian counterpart Saturday that "all the persons involved in this air disaster will be brought to justice," Ukraine's presidency said. This is Iran's worst civil aviation disaster since 1988 when the US military said it shot down an Iran Air plane over the Gulf by mistake, killing all 290 people on board.

Trump warns Iran against 'massacre' as protests erupt over downing of Ukrainian airplane

<p>In an interview to an American news channel, US President Donald Trump has said that slain Iranian top military commander Qasem Soleimani was plotting attacks on "probably four US embassies".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier Trump had said that Qasem Soleimani contributed to "terrorist plots <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">as far away as New Delhi and London</a>".</p>

<p>On January 3, the US carried out strikes at Iraq's Baghdad International Airport which killed Iran's elite military force's chief Qasem Soleimani.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soleimani's killing infuriated Tehran which vowed to avenge its top military chief's assassination and fired over a dozen ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukrainian-airplane-brought-down-due-to-human-error-iran-273506">Unforgivable mistake - Rouhani on military shooting down Ukrainian plane</a></strong></p>

<p>Iranian foreign minister stated that the missiles strike was not to escalate tensions or prompt a military war but an act of self-defence in accordance with the UN charter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Friday, Washington <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-retaliation-to-missile-attacks-us-imposes-more-sanctions-on-iran-273480">announced fresh sanctions</a> against Iran and its officials in retaliation to the attack on its military bases housing US troops in Iraq.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Iranian military and top leadership on Saturday claimed responsibility of accidentally downing the Ukrainian International Airlines plane which claimed over 170 lives.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a tweet, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described the mishap as a "great tragedy and unforgivable mistake". Foreign minister Javad Zarif regretted the "human error" and said that "crisis caused by US adventurism led to disaster".</p>

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In an interview to an American news channel, US President Donald Trump has said that slain Iranian top military commander Qasem Soleimani was plotting attacks on "probably four US embassies".

In an interview to an American news channel, US President Donald Trump has said that slain Iranian top military commander Qasem Soleimani was plotting attacks on "probably four US embassies". Earlier Trump had said that Qasem Soleimani contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London". On January 3, the US carried out strikes at Iraq's Baghdad International Airport which killed Iran's elite military force's chief Qasem Soleimani. Soleimani's killing infuriated Tehran which vowed to avenge its top military chief's assassination and fired over a dozen ballistic missiles at US bases in Iraq. Also read: Unforgivable mistake - Rouhani on military shooting down Ukrainian plane Iranian foreign minister stated that the missiles strike was not to escalate tensions or prompt a military war but an act of self-defence in accordance with the UN charter. × On Friday, Washington announced fresh sanctions against Iran and its officials in retaliation to the attack on its military bases housing US troops in Iraq. Meanwhile, Iranian military and top leadership on Saturday claimed responsibility of accidentally downing the Ukrainian International Airlines plane which claimed over 170 lives. In a tweet, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described the mishap as a "great tragedy and unforgivable mistake". Foreign minister Javad Zarif regretted the "human error" and said that "crisis caused by US adventurism led to disaster".

Soleimani was 'probably' planning to attack four US embassies: Donald Trump

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WION Dispatch: Trump's Iran speech another rant against Soleimani, many call it incoherent

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-no-us-troops-hurt-in-iran-strikes-announces-new-sanctions-on-iran-273049">US President Donald Trump</a> on Wednesday hailed the US missile arsenal and said that many hypersonic missiles are under construction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While delivering his address to the nation from the White House, Trump described US missiles as "big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast".</p>

<p>Trump called top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani a top terrorist and defended his killing in US strikes that hit Iraq's Baghdad International Airport on January 3.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president also said that casualties were avoided in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-its-time-for-iraqi-response-to-us-drone-strike-says-paramilitary-chief-qais-al-khazali-272966">Iran's ballistic missile attack at US bases in Iraq</a> as a warning was issued in advance by the Pentagon.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump added that "we have this great military and equipment, however, does not mean we have to use it. We do not want to use it."</p>

<p>Iran on Wednesday, in retaliation to Soleimani's killing, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-fires-missiles-at-us-bases-in-iraq-272811">fired over a dozen ballistic missiles</a> at two Iraqi bases housing US troops.</p>

<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that the strikes were not to escalate tension or to start a war but were an act of self-defence in accordance with the UN charter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Shortly after Iran fired missiles, Trump tweeted out saying "All is well!"</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-slain-general-soleimani-laid-to-rest-in-hometown-kerman-272814">Also Read: Iran's slain general Soleimani laid to rest in hometown Kerman</a></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties &amp; damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning.</p>
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<p>"All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties &amp; damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning," his tweet read.&nbsp;</p>


US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the US missile arsenal and said that many hypersonic missiles are under construction. While delivering his address to the nation from the White House, Trump described US missiles as "big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast".

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hailed the US missile arsenal and said that many hypersonic missiles are under construction. While delivering his address to the nation from the White House, Trump described US missiles as "big, powerful, accurate, lethal and fast". Trump called top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani a top terrorist and defended his killing in US strikes that hit Iraq's Baghdad International Airport on January 3. The US president also said that casualties were avoided in Iran's ballistic missile attack at US bases in Iraq as a warning was issued in advance by the Pentagon. LIVE: President @realDonaldTrump Addresses the Nation https://t.co/vRH9gVAD0N — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 8, 2020 × Trump added that "we have this great military and equipment, however, does not mean we have to use it. We do not want to use it." Iran on Wednesday, in retaliation to Soleimani's killing, fired over a dozen ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that the strikes were not to escalate tension or to start a war but were an act of self-defence in accordance with the UN charter. × Shortly after Iran fired missiles, Trump tweeted out saying "All is well!" Also Read: Iran's slain general Soleimani laid to rest in hometown Kerman All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2020 × "All is well! Missiles launched from Iran at two military bases located in Iraq. Assessment of casualties & damages taking place now. So far, so good! We have the most powerful and well-equipped military anywhere in the world, by far! I will be making a statement tomorrow morning," his tweet read.

We're constructing many hypersonic missiles: US President Donald Trump

The tensions between Iran and the United States reached a tipping point on January 3 when the US missile strike killed the second-most powerful man in Iran - Gen Qassem Soleimani. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases housing US troops. In an address to the nation from the White House, President Trump said no Americans were killed or wounded when Iranian forces launched more than a dozen ballistic missiles against two military bases in Iraq marking the most significant Iranian attack in a growing conflict with the United States. Trump further added that Iran will never be allowed to have nuclear weapons, promising harsher sanctions against Iran "unless it changes its behaviour". #QassemSoleimani #DonaldTrump #US #Iran #SoleimaniKilling

Donald Trump: Iranian strike caused no American deaths

What is about President Donald Trump that people even hate him outside Iraq or Iran. Trump is turning out to be the most hated person according to two independent surveys of Germany. #DonaldTrump #Trump #MostHatedPerson

Fineprint: President Donald Trump world's most dangerous man

In 2011, Donald Trump claimed through a video that President Barack Obama (Ex-US President) will start a war with Iran as he doesn't have another option because he is weak now." That video of 2011 resurfacing on the internet as it has been claimed by some that present U.S. President Donald Trump is trying out the same method. Is it his hypocrisy that has been revealed? #USElection #US #DonaldTrump #Iran #Iraq #QasemSoleimani #WION

Trump's 2011 video resurfaces on internet claiming, "Obama will attack Iran to win polls"

<p>In an address after the killing of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-respond-to-soleimani-killing-any-time-in-any-manner-foreign-minister-zarif-272013">Iranian top commander Qasem Soleimani</a>, US President Donald Trump alleged that the Iranian military commander was responsible for plotting terror attacks in New Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In what can be seen as an attempt to rope in the allies after the strikes at the Baghdad International Airport on Friday, Trump said that the slain chief of Iran Revolutionary Guards&nbsp;contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London".</p>

<p>Trump's comments came during his address in Palm Beach, Flordia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US president added that Soleimani's reign of terror is finally over.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The US President could be referring to a car bomb attack in Iran back in 2012 which targetted the wife of the Israeli defence attache to India.</p>

<p>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had alleged that Iran was responsible for the attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that Tehran will respond Soleimani's killing "any time and in any manner".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-was-plotting-imminent-action-threatening-hundreds-of-american-lives-pompeo-271975">US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo</a> on Friday said that Soleimani was plotting attacks which would have put hundreds of American lives at risk.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Soleimani was actively plotting in the region to take actions, a big action, as he described it, that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk," Pompeo said.</p>


In an address after the killing of Iranian top commander Qasem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump alleged that the Iranian military commander was responsible for plotting terror attacks in New Delhi.

In an address after the killing of Iranian top commander Qasem Soleimani, US President Donald Trump alleged that the Iranian military commander was responsible for plotting terror attacks in New Delhi. In what can be seen as an attempt to rope in the allies after the strikes at the Baghdad International Airport on Friday, Trump said that the slain chief of Iran Revolutionary Guards contributed to "terrorist plots as far away as New Delhi and London". Trump's comments came during his address in Palm Beach, Flordia. The US president added that Soleimani's reign of terror is finally over. × The US President could be referring to a car bomb attack in Iran back in 2012 which targetted the wife of the Israeli defence attache to India. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had alleged that Iran was responsible for the attack. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said that Tehran will respond Soleimani's killing "any time and in any manner". Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said that Soleimani was plotting attacks which would have put hundreds of American lives at risk. "Soleimani was actively plotting in the region to take actions, a big action, as he described it, that would have put dozens if not hundreds of American lives at risk," Pompeo said.

Soleimani contributed to plotting terror attacks in New Delhi, London: Trump

<p>When the news of the assassination of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-will-respond-to-soleimani-killing-any-time-in-any-manner-foreign-minister-zarif-272013">Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani</a> broke out, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/soleimani-contributed-to-plotting-terror-attacks-in-new-delhi-london-trump-272027">US President Donald Trump</a> was enjoying his meatloaf dinner and ice cream at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.</p>

<p>As reported by American media, Trump was savouring his dinner when the Pentagon confirmed having carried out airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq that killed Iran's Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani on January 3.</p>

<p>Trump was eating dinner at his Florida estate in attendance of some friends and politicians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump's all-American meal at Mar-a-Lago amid Baghdad airstrikes and Soleimani's killing reminds of the 2017 incident wherein Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping about the Syrian airstrikes as the two world leaders dined at his Mar-a-Lago club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Trump has hailed Soleimani's killing and has said that the top Iranian military chief's "reign of terror"&nbsp;is finally over.</p>

<p>He said that Soleimani contributed to terror plots "as far away as New Delhi and London". Trump's remarks came during an address in Florida.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani headed the elite military force for over two decades and was one of the most important people in Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soleimani was killed in US airstrikes that were carried out at Baghdad International Airport on January 3.&nbsp;</p>

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When the news of the assassination of Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani broke out, US President Donald Trump was enjoying his meatloaf dinner and ice cream at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.

When the news of the assassination of Iran's top military commander Qasem Soleimani broke out, US President Donald Trump was enjoying his meatloaf dinner and ice cream at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. As reported by American media, Trump was savouring his dinner when the Pentagon confirmed having carried out airstrikes at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq that killed Iran's Quds Force chief Qasem Soleimani on January 3. Trump was eating dinner at his Florida estate in attendance of some friends and politicians. Trump's all-American meal at Mar-a-Lago amid Baghdad airstrikes and Soleimani's killing reminds of the 2017 incident wherein Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping about the Syrian airstrikes as the two world leaders dined at his Mar-a-Lago club. Meanwhile, Trump has hailed Soleimani's killing and has said that the top Iranian military chief's "reign of terror" is finally over. He said that Soleimani contributed to terror plots "as far away as New Delhi and London". Trump's remarks came during an address in Florida. Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani headed the elite military force for over two decades and was one of the most important people in Iran after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Soleimani was killed in US airstrikes that were carried out at Baghdad International Airport on January 3.

Meatloaf and ice cream: Trump savoured an all-American meal as Pentagon confirmed Soleimani's killing

Those forces come from the very unit that was created in the wake of the deadly 2012 attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi attack to rapidly come to the aid of embattled embassies in the Middle East.

Donald Trump evades his own Benghazi moment

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-china-phase-one-trade-deal-to-be-signed-january-15-trump-271308">US&nbsp;President Donald Trump</a> said on Tuesday he does not want, or foresee, war with Iran, after he earlier threatened to retaliate against the country following violent protests led by Iranian-backed militias at the US&nbsp;embassy in Baghdad.</p>

<p>Asked about the possibility of tensions spiraling into a war with Iran, Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, "Do I want to? No. I want to have peace. I like peace. And Iran should want to have peace more than anybody. So I don't see that happening."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-donald-trump-blames-iran-for-us-embassy-attack-in-baghdad-promises-us-will-always-respond-strongly-271317">Trump accused Iran of orchestrating the attack on US embassy in Iraq</a> and said it would be held responsible. Iran rejected the accusation.</p>

<p>Militiamen and their supporters protesting against deadly US&nbsp;air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the US&nbsp;Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack on an American diplomatic mission in the country.</p>

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<p>The incident marked a sharp escalation of the proxy conflict between Washington and Tehran - both influential players in Iraq - while mass protests are challenging Iraq's own political system nearly 17 years after the US&nbsp;invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein.</p>

<p>It comes after months of security incidents in the region for which both sides have traded blame.</p>

<p>The US&nbsp;Embassy in Baghdad has been hit by sporadic but non-lethal rocket fire in recent months, and was regularly shelled following the US-led invasion of 2003, but has not been physically attacked by demonstrators in this way before.</p>

<p>The protests were led by Iranian-backed militias and lasted several hours, but the US&nbsp;State Department said later that personnel were secure and the facility had not been breached.</p>


US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want, or foresee, war with Iran, after he earlier threatened to retaliate against the country following violent protests led by Iranian-backed militias at the US embassy in Baghdad.

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he does not want, or foresee, war with Iran, after he earlier threatened to retaliate against the country following violent protests led by Iranian-backed militias at the US embassy in Baghdad. Asked about the possibility of tensions spiraling into a war with Iran, Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, "Do I want to? No. I want to have peace. I like peace. And Iran should want to have peace more than anybody. So I don't see that happening." Meanwhile, Trump accused Iran of orchestrating the attack on US embassy in Iraq and said it would be held responsible. Iran rejected the accusation. Militiamen and their supporters protesting against deadly US air strikes on Iraq hurled stones and torched a security post at the US Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack on an American diplomatic mission in the country. × The incident marked a sharp escalation of the proxy conflict between Washington and Tehran - both influential players in Iraq - while mass protests are challenging Iraq's own political system nearly 17 years after the US invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein. It comes after months of security incidents in the region for which both sides have traded blame. The US Embassy in Baghdad has been hit by sporadic but non-lethal rocket fire in recent months, and was regularly shelled following the US-led invasion of 2003, but has not been physically attacked by demonstrators in this way before. The protests were led by Iranian-backed militias and lasted several hours, but the US State Department said later that personnel were secure and the facility had not been breached.

I want to have peace: Trump says he doesn't want, nor foresee, war with Iran

North Korea has expressed increasing frustration with the American side since Trump walked out of their last formal summit in February.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-he-and-xi-jinping-will-sign-china-trade-deal-270340">US&nbsp;President Donald Trump</a> on Thursday warned Russia, Syria and Iran against killing civilians in Syria's Idlib province and said Turkey was working hard to stop the "carnage."</p>

<p>"Russia, Syria, and Iran are killing, or on their way to killing, thousands if inocent (sic) civilians in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-backed-syrian-forces-gain-ground-in-idlib-269853">Idlib Province</a>. Don’t do it! Turkey is working hard to stop this carnage," Trump said in a tweet.</p>

<p>Syrian and Russian forces have intensified their bombardment of targets in Idlib, the last significant rebel pocket of Syria. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to recapture it.</p>

<p>The leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran agreed in Ankara in September to "de-escalate" conflict in Idlib after a months-long campaign that forced at least 500,000 civilians to flee. With diplomacy on a Syria peace settlement stalled, the de-escalation deal has been unravelling of late.</p>

<p>Turkish Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Tuesday that Russia will work to stop attacks in Idlib after talks with a Turkish delegation in Moscow.</p>

<p>Trump has sought a close relationship with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, even after Ankara's recent incursion against American Kurdish allies in Syria and Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system.</p>


US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Russia, Syria and Iran against killing civilians in Syria's Idlib province and said Turkey was working hard to stop the "carnage.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Russia, Syria and Iran against killing civilians in Syria's Idlib province and said Turkey was working hard to stop the "carnage." "Russia, Syria, and Iran are killing, or on their way to killing, thousands if inocent (sic) civilians in Idlib Province. Don’t do it! Turkey is working hard to stop this carnage," Trump said in a tweet. Syrian and Russian forces have intensified their bombardment of targets in Idlib, the last significant rebel pocket of Syria. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to recapture it. The leaders of Turkey, Russia and Iran agreed in Ankara in September to "de-escalate" conflict in Idlib after a months-long campaign that forced at least 500,000 civilians to flee. With diplomacy on a Syria peace settlement stalled, the de-escalation deal has been unravelling of late. Turkish Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Tuesday that Russia will work to stop attacks in Idlib after talks with a Turkish delegation in Moscow. Trump has sought a close relationship with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, even after Ankara's recent incursion against American Kurdish allies in Syria and Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defence system.

Don’t do it! Trump warns Russia, Syria, Iran against killing civilians in Idlib

Donald Trump became the third President in American history to be impeached on December 19 night with a majority of Representatives voting in favour of the two articles of impeachment drawn up by House Democrats. The articles charged against the President, accuse him of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, both related to the Ukraine scandal. #US #DonaldTrump #TrumpImpeachment #UkraineScandal

Donald Trump becomes third US President to be impeached

US President Donald Trump became the third President in American history to be impeached on Wednesday night when a majority of Representatives voted in favour of the two articles of impeachment drawn up by House Democrats. #Trump #DonaldTrump #Trumpimpeachment #US

Donald Turmp reacts to his impeachment, says 'They aren't after me, They're after you'

The American public is about evenly split over whether President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office. House of Representatives poised to vote on articles of impeachment this week. The impeachment vote in the House of Representatives will take place on December 18. #DonaldTrumpImpeachment #DonaldTrump #America

Americans remain divided on Donald Trump Impeachment

<p>Republican <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/how-the-impeachment-inquiry-might-affect-donald-trumps-2020-re-election-chances-253716">Donald Trump</a> is this week likely to become the third <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/for-russia-talk-of-donald-trump-impeachment-is-the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving-254956">US president</a> to be impeached when the Democratic-led House of Representatives votes on charges stemming from his effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/how-does-the-impeachment-of-a-us-president-work-265766">Trump</a> faces one charge of abusing his power by asking Ukraine to investigate Biden, a leading Democratic contender to oppose him in the 2020 US presidential election, and one of obstructing Congress' investigation into the matter.</p>

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<p>The president has denied wrongdoing and accused Democrats of a baseless and politically-motivated bid to oust him from power.</p>

<p>The House is likely to take up impeachment on Wednesday, setting the stage for a vote this week on whether to approve the charges and send the matter to the Republican-led Senate to hold a trial on whether to remove Trump from office.</p>

<p>Democrats, who enjoy a 36-seat majority in the House, are expected to win an impeachment vote, which requires a simple majority.</p>

<p>Republicans hold 53 of the 100 seats in the Senate, where they appear likely to prevail in any trial against Trump, which would require a two-thirds majority of those present to remove him from office.</p>

<p>Seeking to shape any trial, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called on Sunday for testimony from White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, former national security adviser John Bolton, Mulvaney aide Robert Blair and budget official Michael Duffey.</p>

<p>Schumer made his appeal in a letter to Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said last week he was coordinating with the White House and has raised the prospect of a short impeachment trial in which no witnesses would be called.</p>

<p>"I hope we can come to an agreement about a fair trial," Schumer told MSNBC in an interview on Monday.</p>

<p>House Democrats also sought testimony from the four men in their inquiry, but they did not appear.</p>

<p>The House Judiciary Committee voted 23-17 on Friday along party lines to approve the two charges against Trump and to send the matter to the full chamber. Late on Sunday, the panel issued its full report detailing the case against him.</p>

<p>In a tweet on Monday, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said Schumer's comments seeking fairness were "laughable" after the release of the 658-page report "in the middle of the night. Thankfully the people of this country continue to see the partisan sham that this is."</p>

<p>A McConnell spokesman did not directly address Schumer's requests, but said the Senate majority leader "plans to meet with Leader Schumer to discuss the contours of a trial soon."</p>

<p><strong>Defection</strong></p>

<p>No US&nbsp;president has been removed as a direct result of impeachment.</p>

<p>Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 before he could be removed, while Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached by the House, respectively in 1868 and 1998, but not convicted by the Senate.</p>

<p>Senior House Democrats expect to win any impeachment vote, albeit with the possibility of some defections from moderates facing tough re-elections next year in Trump-leaning districts.</p>

<p>Representative Jeff Van Drew, a conservative Democrat from New Jersey who opposed impeachment, is planning to become a Republican, media reported over the weekend. The news prompted a mass resignation of staffers in his office.</p>

<p>In congressional hearings, Democrats have accused Trump of endangering the U.S. Constitution, jeopardizing national security and undermining the integrity of next year's U.S. presidential election by asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a July phone call to investigate Biden and his son Hunter Biden, who was on the board of a Ukrainian gas company.</p>

<p>Democrats argue impeachment is an urgent necessity because Trump has continued his alleged misconduct, endangering the integrity of the 2020 election.</p>

<p>Republicans have defended Trump and accused Democrats of a partisan effort aimed at overturning his upset 2016 victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton. Trump has branded the entire impeachment drive a sham.</p>

<p>"READ THE TRANSCRIPTS! The Impeachment Hoax is the greatest con job in the history of American politics!" he said in a tweet on Monday.</p>

<p>Trump has alleged the Bidens were involved in corruption in Ukraine and should be investigated there, but has offered no evidence. Biden, a former U.S. vice president, has denied wrongdoing.</p>


Republican Donald Trump is this week likely to become the third US president to be impeached when the Democratic-led House of Representatives votes on charges stemming from his effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden.

Republican Donald Trump is this week likely to become the third US president to be impeached when the Democratic-led House of Representatives votes on charges stemming from his effort to pressure Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden. Trump faces one charge of abusing his power by asking Ukraine to investigate Biden, a leading Democratic contender to oppose him in the 2020 US presidential election, and one of obstructing Congress' investigation into the matter. Watch: The president has denied wrongdoing and accused Democrats of a baseless and politically-motivated bid to oust him from power. The House is likely to take up impeachment on Wednesday, setting the stage for a vote this week on whether to approve the charges and send the matter to the Republican-led Senate to hold a trial on whether to remove Trump from office. Democrats, who enjoy a 36-seat majority in the House, are expected to win an impeachment vote, which requires a simple majority. Republicans hold 53 of the 100 seats in the Senate, where they appear likely to prevail in any trial against Trump, which would require a two-thirds majority of those present to remove him from office. Seeking to shape any trial, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer called on Sunday for testimony from White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney, former national security adviser John Bolton, Mulvaney aide Robert Blair and budget official Michael Duffey. Schumer made his appeal in a letter to Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who said last week he was coordinating with the White House and has raised the prospect of a short impeachment trial in which no witnesses would be called. "I hope we can come to an agreement about a fair trial," Schumer told MSNBC in an interview on Monday. House Democrats also sought testimony from the four men in their inquiry, but they did not appear. The House Judiciary Committee voted 23-17 on Friday along party lines to approve the two charges against Trump and to send the matter to the full chamber. Late on Sunday, the panel issued its full report detailing the case against him. In a tweet on Monday, White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said Schumer's comments seeking fairness were "laughable" after the release of the 658-page report "in the middle of the night. Thankfully the people of this country continue to see the partisan sham that this is." A McConnell spokesman did not directly address Schumer's requests, but said the Senate majority leader "plans to meet with Leader Schumer to discuss the contours of a trial soon." Defection No US president has been removed as a direct result of impeachment. Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 before he could be removed, while Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton were impeached by the House, respectively in 1868 and 1998, but not convicted by the Senate. Senior House Democrats expect to win any impeachment vote, albeit with the possibility of some defections from moderates facing tough re-elections next year in Trump-leaning districts. Representative Jeff Van Drew, a conservative Democrat from New Jersey who opposed impeachment, is planning to become a Republican, media reported over the weekend. The news prompted a mass resignation of staffers in his office. In congressional hearings, Democrats have accused Trump of endangering the U.S. Constitution, jeopardizing national security and undermining the integrity of next year's U.S. presidential election by asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a July phone call to investigate Biden and his son Hunter Biden, who was on the board of a Ukrainian gas company. Democrats argue impeachment is an urgent necessity because Trump has continued his alleged misconduct, endangering the integrity of the 2020 election. Republicans have defended Trump and accused Democrats of a partisan effort aimed at overturning his upset 2016 victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton. Trump has branded the entire impeachment drive a sham. "READ THE TRANSCRIPTS! The Impeachment Hoax is the greatest con job in the history of American politics!" he said in a tweet on Monday. Trump has alleged the Bidens were involved in corruption in Ukraine and should be investigated there, but has offered no evidence. Biden, a former U.S. vice president, has denied wrongdoing.

Donald Trump on track to become third US president to be impeached

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Will Donald Trump go down as 3rd Prez in history to be impeached?

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US' Trump tweets 123 times in 2 hrs, sets another record

<p>Top Democrats in the US&nbsp;House of Representatives made a last-minute pitch to Republicans on Sunday for why they should put partisanship aside and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-impeachment-looms-as-us-house-committee-approves-charges-268218">vote to impeach President Donald Trump</a>.</p>

<p>Trump is expected to become the third US&nbsp;president to be impeached when the full Democratic-led House votes on the charges, likely this week, setting up a trial in the Republican-controlled Senate.</p>

<p>House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, speaking on ABC's "This Week," warned that Trump poses "a clear and present danger" to democracy.</p>

<p>Schiff and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, speaking on the same show, said lawmakers have a constitutional duty to hold Trump to account for trying to recruit Ukraine to launch a corruption investigation into his Democratic political rival Joe Biden.</p>

<p>Their comments come as the Democratically-controlled US&nbsp;House is poised later this week to vote along party lines on whether to approve two articles of impeachment. The Republican-controlled Senate has shown little appetite for removing Trump from office.</p>

<p>"The misconduct hasn't stopped," Schiff said, noting that Trump has still urged Ukraine, as well as China, to investigate the Biden family, and that Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is still traveling to Ukraine to conduct a "sham" investigation.</p>

<p>"The threat to our election integrity ... goes on. It's a clear and present danger, I think, to our democracy and not something that we can turn away from simply because the Republicans in the House refuse to do their duty."</p>

<p>Both Democrats used their air time on Sunday to urge the Senate to call witnesses and seek documentary evidence that they said the White House has withheld.</p>

<p>Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has raised the prospect of conducting a short Senate impeachment trial without calling any witnesses.</p>

<p>Nadler on Sunday said such a move would do a disservice to the Senate, whose members will all effectively serve as jurors who will need to weigh the evidence to decide whether Trump should be convicted and removed from office.</p>

<p>“I think the record is overwhelming, but if they don’t think there is sufficient evidence on the record, they should demand the testimony of people ... like Secretary of State Pompeo, and Mulvaney, and others – John Bolton- who on the president’s instructions have refused to testify," Nadler said.</p>

<p>Some of Trump's staunch Republican defenders in the Senate have already said they believe Trump did nothing wrong, though others have taken a more cautious approach, saying they want to see the evidence first.</p>

<p>"I think we ought to hear what the House impeachment managers have to say, give the President's attorneys an opportunity to make their defense, and then make a decision about whether and to what extent we go forward from there," Republican Senator Pat Toomey said on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.</p>

<p>He added it would be “extremely inappropriate to put a bullet in this thing immediately" when the House votes to impeach Trump and kicks it over to the Senate for trial.</p>


Top Democrats in the US House of Representatives made a last-minute pitch to Republicans on Sunday for why they should put partisanship aside and vote to impeach President Donald Trump.

Top Democrats in the US House of Representatives made a last-minute pitch to Republicans on Sunday for why they should put partisanship aside and vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to become the third US president to be impeached when the full Democratic-led House votes on the charges, likely this week, setting up a trial in the Republican-controlled Senate. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, speaking on ABC's "This Week," warned that Trump poses "a clear and present danger" to democracy. Schiff and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, speaking on the same show, said lawmakers have a constitutional duty to hold Trump to account for trying to recruit Ukraine to launch a corruption investigation into his Democratic political rival Joe Biden. Their comments come as the Democratically-controlled US House is poised later this week to vote along party lines on whether to approve two articles of impeachment. The Republican-controlled Senate has shown little appetite for removing Trump from office. "The misconduct hasn't stopped," Schiff said, noting that Trump has still urged Ukraine, as well as China, to investigate the Biden family, and that Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani is still traveling to Ukraine to conduct a "sham" investigation. "The threat to our election integrity ... goes on. It's a clear and present danger, I think, to our democracy and not something that we can turn away from simply because the Republicans in the House refuse to do their duty." Both Democrats used their air time on Sunday to urge the Senate to call witnesses and seek documentary evidence that they said the White House has withheld. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has raised the prospect of conducting a short Senate impeachment trial without calling any witnesses. Nadler on Sunday said such a move would do a disservice to the Senate, whose members will all effectively serve as jurors who will need to weigh the evidence to decide whether Trump should be convicted and removed from office. “I think the record is overwhelming, but if they don’t think there is sufficient evidence on the record, they should demand the testimony of people ... like Secretary of State Pompeo, and Mulvaney, and others – John Bolton- who on the president’s instructions have refused to testify," Nadler said. Some of Trump's staunch Republican defenders in the Senate have already said they believe Trump did nothing wrong, though others have taken a more cautious approach, saying they want to see the evidence first. "I think we ought to hear what the House impeachment managers have to say, give the President's attorneys an opportunity to make their defense, and then make a decision about whether and to what extent we go forward from there," Republican Senator Pat Toomey said on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday. He added it would be “extremely inappropriate to put a bullet in this thing immediately" when the House votes to impeach Trump and kicks it over to the Senate for trial.

Top Democrats make case for Republicans to endorse Trump impeachment

<p>Former US First Lady Michelle Obama was quick to come to climate activist <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-power-of-youth-greta-thunberg-named-time-magazines-person-of-the-year-267728">Greta Thunberg</a>'s defence after the latter was mocked by US President Donald Trump on Twitter.</p>

<p>In a tweet, Obama asked Thunberg not to let anyone dim her light.</p>

<p>"You have so much to offer us all. Ignore all the doubters...," her tweet read.</p>

<p>"@GretaThunberg, don’t let anyone dim your light. Like the girls I’ve met in Vietnam and all over the world, you have so much to offer us all. Ignore the doubters and know that millions of people are cheering you on," Obama's tweeted out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>This comes after US President Donald Trump mocked Thunberg on Twitter and said that she should work on her "anger management problems".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill!" Trump's tweet read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill! <a href="https://t.co/M8ZtS8okzE">https://t.co/M8ZtS8okzE</a></p>
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<p>Thunberg retaliated by changing her Twitter bio to, "A teenager working on her anger management problem. Currently chilling and watching a good old fashioned movie with a friend."</p>

<p>Thunberg was named as Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2019 earlier this week. The magazine ran the story with the subtitle ''The Power of Youth'' on its cover.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, the magazine named 'The Guardians' as the people of the year. These included journalists who faced persecution, arrest or murder for their reporting. Those highlighted on four different covers were Jamal Khashoggi, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.</p>


Former US First Lady Michelle Obama was quick to come to climate activist Greta Thunberg's defence after the latter was mocked by US President Donald Trump on Twitter.

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama was quick to come to climate activist Greta Thunberg's defence after the latter was mocked by US President Donald Trump on Twitter. In a tweet, Obama asked Thunberg not to let anyone dim her light. "You have so much to offer us all. Ignore all the doubters...," her tweet read. "@GretaThunberg, don’t let anyone dim your light. Like the girls I’ve met in Vietnam and all over the world, you have so much to offer us all. Ignore the doubters and know that millions of people are cheering you on," Obama's tweeted out. .@GretaThunberg, don’t let anyone dim your light. Like the girls I’ve met in Vietnam and all over the world, you have so much to offer us all. Ignore the doubters and know that millions of people are cheering you on. — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) December 13, 2019 × This comes after US President Donald Trump mocked Thunberg on Twitter and said that she should work on her "anger management problems". "So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill!" Trump's tweet read. So ridiculous. Greta must work on her Anger Management problem, then go to a good old fashioned movie with a friend! Chill Greta, Chill! https://t.co/M8ZtS8okzE — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2019 × Thunberg retaliated by changing her Twitter bio to, "A teenager working on her anger management problem. Currently chilling and watching a good old fashioned movie with a friend." Thunberg was named as Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2019 earlier this week. The magazine ran the story with the subtitle ''The Power of Youth'' on its cover. Last year, the magazine named 'The Guardians' as the people of the year. These included journalists who faced persecution, arrest or murder for their reporting. Those highlighted on four different covers were Jamal Khashoggi, Maria Ressa, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo.

After Trump mocks Greta on Twitter, Michelle Obama tells Thunberg to 'ignore the doubters'

<p>The campaign for United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday released a new video on Twitter where Marvel Comic Universe’ supervillain Thanos was replaced by Trump in the now-famous climax scene of Avengers: Infinity War.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The original clip where Thanos says “I am inevitable” before snapping his fingers to destroy half the universe was replaced by Trump snapping his fingers to destroy Nancy Pelosi and other Democrat leaders into dust. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The video was released hours after Democrats launched two articles of impeachment against the President stating that his “re-election is inevitable”.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“House Democrats can push their sham impeachment all they want.President Trump's re-election is inevitable,” the tweet said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump campaign also tweeted an “Important update” regarding the status of the tweet, declaring that the efforts of “humourless liberals” have been unsuccessful in having the tweet deleted from the platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“IMPORTANT UPDATE! Bitter, humourless liberals are soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 election. So far, their efforts to delete this tweet have been unsuccessful,” the new tweet said.&nbsp;</p>

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So far, their efforts to delete this tweet have been unsuccessful. <a href="https://t.co/AjPEZEDjLR">https://t.co/AjPEZEDjLR</a> <a href="https://t.co/c3M3D5n1Vr">pic.twitter.com/c3M3D5n1Vr</a></p>
— Trump War Room (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TrumpWarRoom) <a href="https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1204871370728988673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The creator of Thanos Jim Starlin expressed to The Hollywood Reporter that he initially felt violated at the use of his creation by the President to “stroke his infantile ego” and looking forward to the time the “national nightmare” will come to an end.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After my initial feeling of being violated, seeing that pompous fool using my creation to stroke his infantile ego, it finally struck me that the leader of my country and the free world actually enjoys comparing himself to a mass murderer," Starlin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"How sick is that? These are sad and strange times we are going through. Fortunately, all things, even national nightmares, eventually come to an end," he added.</p>


The campaign for United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday released a new video on Twitter where Marvel Comic Universe’ supervillain Thanos was replaced by Trump in the now-famous climax scene of Avengers: Infinity War.

The campaign for United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday released a new video on Twitter where Marvel Comic Universe’ supervillain Thanos was replaced by Trump in the now-famous climax scene of Avengers: Infinity War. The original clip where Thanos says “I am inevitable” before snapping his fingers to destroy half the universe was replaced by Trump snapping his fingers to destroy Nancy Pelosi and other Democrat leaders into dust. The video was released hours after Democrats launched two articles of impeachment against the President stating that his “re-election is inevitable”. “House Democrats can push their sham impeachment all they want.President Trump's re-election is inevitable,” the tweet said. House Democrats can push their sham impeachment all they want. President Trump's re-election is 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. pic.twitter.com/O7o02S26nS — Trump War Room (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TrumpWarRoom) December 10, 2019 × Trump campaign also tweeted an “Important update” regarding the status of the tweet, declaring that the efforts of “humourless liberals” have been unsuccessful in having the tweet deleted from the platform. “IMPORTANT UPDATE! Bitter, humourless liberals are soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 election. So far, their efforts to delete this tweet have been unsuccessful,” the new tweet said. IMPORTANT UPDATE! Bitter, humorless liberals are soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 election. So far, their efforts to delete this tweet have been unsuccessful. https://t.co/AjPEZEDjLR pic.twitter.com/c3M3D5n1Vr — Trump War Room (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TrumpWarRoom) December 11, 2019 × The creator of Thanos Jim Starlin expressed to The Hollywood Reporter that he initially felt violated at the use of his creation by the President to “stroke his infantile ego” and looking forward to the time the “national nightmare” will come to an end. "After my initial feeling of being violated, seeing that pompous fool using my creation to stroke his infantile ego, it finally struck me that the leader of my country and the free world actually enjoys comparing himself to a mass murderer," Starlin said. "How sick is that? These are sad and strange times we are going through. Fortunately, all things, even national nightmares, eventually come to an end," he added.

US Presidential Election 2020: Trump compares self to supervillain Thanos calling his re-election ‘inevitable’

<p>Democrats warned that US <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-criticism-trump-signs-order-targeting-anti-semitism-at-universities-267765">President Donald Trump</a> was on the verge of dictatorship while Republicans fiercely defended his record at the opening of a stormy, historic debate on impeachment charges Wednesday.</p>

<p>The parties held tightly to diametrically opposed views of Trump as they weighed articles of impeachment at the beginning of a two-day debate.</p>

<p>Trump is alleged to have wielded the power of the presidency for personal and political gain by pressuring Ukraine to interfere in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-warns-russia-not-to-meddle-in-us-election-2020-267555">2020 US election</a>.</p>

<p>There is little question about the outcome in the House Judiciary Committee: by the end of the week the majority-Democrat panel is expected to approve the charges and send them to the entire House of Representatives for passage next week.</p>

<p>But lawmakers in the televised hearing appeared focused on speaking to voters, whose sentiment will be crucial if, as expected, Trump goes on trial in the US Senate in January.</p>

<p>In a grave voice, Democratic committee chairman Jerry Nadler opened the hearing.</p>

<p>"Today we begin consideration of two articles of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-impeachment-trial-first-priority-in-january-us-senate-leader-267756">impeachment against President</a> Donald J. Trump," he said.</p>

<p>"Taken together, the two articles charge President Trump with placing his private political interests above our national security, above our free and fair elections, and above our ability to hold public officials accountable," he said.</p>

<p>"If the president can first abuse his power and then stonewall all congressional requests for information, Congress cannot fulfill its duty to act as a check and balance against the Executive,&nbsp;and the president becomes a dictator."</p>

<p><strong>Charges 'generic, vague'</strong></p>

<p>Doug Collins, the senior Republican on the committee, argued that Democrats have been seeking to impeach Trump ever since he came into office in January 2017, and have no clear case beyond "abuse of power."</p>

<p>"It's just generic vague statements," Collins said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"You go home and pick something you don't like about the president, and there's your abuse of power."</p>

<p>"This is as much about political expediency as it is anything else, and that should never be an article of impeachment."</p>

<p>Trump faces becoming only the third president in US history to be impeached and placed on trial in the Senate.</p>

<p>He is accused of pressuring Ukraine for help against his Democratic challenger Joe Biden ahead of next year's national elections, and holding up military aid to the country which it needed to face Russian aggression, unless it did his bidding.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:&nbsp;Trump's Impeachment Saga: Democrats unveil formal charges</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Republicans stick behind Trump</strong></p>

<p>With the committee's 40 members speaking one by one, alternating by party, Republicans were united in claiming there was no evidence to support the charges.</p>

<p>Jim Jordan said Democrats were simply refighting their 2016 election loss and hated Trump.</p>

<p>"This is about one basic fact: the Democrats have never accepted the will of the American people," he said. "They don't like the 63 million people who voted for this president."</p>

<p>But Democrats clung to statements of principles, warning not to let Trump get away with inviting foreign interference in a US election.</p>

<p>"Will we hold the president accountable, or will we serve as his accomplices?" asked Hank Johnson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most indications are that the Republican majority in the Senate will ultimately protect Trump from conviction and removal.</p>

<p>But impeachment could mar his record as president and affect his reelection chances in November 2020.</p>

<p>At a political rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, he ridiculed the charges.</p>

<p>"Everybody said, 'This is impeachment light,'" Trump said, adding "there are no crimes" and Democrats are just trying to win the next election.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After nearly four hours, the debate was adjourned late Wednesday until Thursday morning at 9:00 am (1400 GMT), when they will discuss possible amendments to the charges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nadler's opening statement earlier in the evening said three questions should frame the members' debate: "First, does the evidence show clearly that the President committed these acts? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Second, do they rise to the level of impeachable high crimes and misdemeanors? &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Third, what are the consequences for our national security, for the integrity of our elections, and for our country if we fail to act?"</p>


Democrats warned that US President Donald Trump was on the verge of dictatorship while Republicans fiercely defended his record at the opening of a stormy, historic debate on impeachment charges Wednesday.

Democrats warned that US President Donald Trump was on the verge of dictatorship while Republicans fiercely defended his record at the opening of a stormy, historic debate on impeachment charges Wednesday. The parties held tightly to diametrically opposed views of Trump as they weighed articles of impeachment at the beginning of a two-day debate. Trump is alleged to have wielded the power of the presidency for personal and political gain by pressuring Ukraine to interfere in the 2020 US election. There is little question about the outcome in the House Judiciary Committee: by the end of the week the majority-Democrat panel is expected to approve the charges and send them to the entire House of Representatives for passage next week. But lawmakers in the televised hearing appeared focused on speaking to voters, whose sentiment will be crucial if, as expected, Trump goes on trial in the US Senate in January. In a grave voice, Democratic committee chairman Jerry Nadler opened the hearing. "Today we begin consideration of two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump," he said. "Taken together, the two articles charge President Trump with placing his private political interests above our national security, above our free and fair elections, and above our ability to hold public officials accountable," he said. "If the president can first abuse his power and then stonewall all congressional requests for information, Congress cannot fulfill its duty to act as a check and balance against the Executive, and the president becomes a dictator." Charges 'generic, vague' Doug Collins, the senior Republican on the committee, argued that Democrats have been seeking to impeach Trump ever since he came into office in January 2017, and have no clear case beyond "abuse of power." "It's just generic vague statements," Collins said. "You go home and pick something you don't like about the president, and there's your abuse of power." "This is as much about political expediency as it is anything else, and that should never be an article of impeachment." Trump faces becoming only the third president in US history to be impeached and placed on trial in the Senate. He is accused of pressuring Ukraine for help against his Democratic challenger Joe Biden ahead of next year's national elections, and holding up military aid to the country which it needed to face Russian aggression, unless it did his bidding. Also Watch: Trump's Impeachment Saga: Democrats unveil formal charges × Republicans stick behind Trump With the committee's 40 members speaking one by one, alternating by party, Republicans were united in claiming there was no evidence to support the charges. Jim Jordan said Democrats were simply refighting their 2016 election loss and hated Trump. "This is about one basic fact: the Democrats have never accepted the will of the American people," he said. "They don't like the 63 million people who voted for this president." But Democrats clung to statements of principles, warning not to let Trump get away with inviting foreign interference in a US election. "Will we hold the president accountable, or will we serve as his accomplices?" asked Hank Johnson. Most indications are that the Republican majority in the Senate will ultimately protect Trump from conviction and removal. But impeachment could mar his record as president and affect his reelection chances in November 2020. At a political rally in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, he ridiculed the charges. "Everybody said, 'This is impeachment light,'" Trump said, adding "there are no crimes" and Democrats are just trying to win the next election. After nearly four hours, the debate was adjourned late Wednesday until Thursday morning at 9:00 am (1400 GMT), when they will discuss possible amendments to the charges. Nadler's opening statement earlier in the evening said three questions should frame the members' debate: "First, does the evidence show clearly that the President committed these acts? "Second, do they rise to the level of impeachable high crimes and misdemeanors? "Third, what are the consequences for our national security, for the integrity of our elections, and for our country if we fail to act?"

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