Democrats present case at Trump impeachment trial
In almost nine hours, members of the Democratic party in Congress presented evidence to support their arguments in favor of US President Donald Trump's impeachment, focusing primarily on the argument that Trump's attempt to involve Ukraine in the United States' political process constitutes an abuse of power, and that his consequent attempts to hinder Congress' investigations constitute obstruction of justice.
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Singapore’s ruling party PAP wins 83 out of 93 seats in the parliament
Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party extended its unbroken rule in Friday’s election, but its vote share slipped near a record low as the main opposition party secured 10 seats, the most ever held by any opposition party. Having held power since independence in 1965, the PAP had been widely expected to win and carry Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. PAP’s popular vote fell to 61%, down from 70% in 2015
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Donald Trump retweets video of a supporter shouting “White Power”
US President Donald Trump recently retweeted a video of one of his supporters loudly shouting "white power". The supporter was among a group of senior citizens taking part in a pro-Trump rally at a retirement complex in Florida. The footage showed supporters and opponents of the president hurling abuse and swearing at one another
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Trump to restart election rallies
Trump to restart election rallies
US President Donald Trump plans to hold his first re-election campaign rally for several months in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the date that African Americans celebrate the end of slavery. The rally will take place on 19 June. In 1921 the city of Tulsa was the site of one of the worst massacres of black people in US history. He faces re-election in November but is lagging Joe Biden in polls
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US deploys navy to thwart Caribbean drug trade
US President Donald Trump has declared that the US is deploying its warships in the Caribbean to thwart the influx of cocaine and other illegal drugs from Venezuela, with Trump charging Venezuelan President Nicolaus Maduro with plotting to harm the health of American citizens. President Maduro has replied that the move is an attempt to divert attention from the US' rapidly worsening coronavirus crisis.
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