Trump blasts House Democrats’ ‘fishing expedition’

Media captionTrump attacks his opponents in Maryland speech President Donald Trump has accused Democrats in the US House of Representatives of launching a “fishing expedition in search of a crime”. He was referring to their inquiry into his alleged obstruction of justice and abuse of power. On Monday, documents were requested from 81 people and […]

Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 presidential run

Image copyright AFP Image caption Clinton, a former presidential nominee, had been speculatively linked to a second run in 2020 Hillary Clinton has ruled out a second US presidential run in 2020. “I’m not running, but I’m going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe,” Mrs Clinton told New […]

Hillary Clinton rules out 2020 presidential run

Image copyright AFP Image caption Clinton, a former presidential nominee, had been speculatively linked to a second run in 2020 Hillary Clinton has ruled out a second US presidential run in 2020. “I’m not running, but I’m going to keep on working and speaking and standing up for what I believe,” Mrs Clinton told New […]

Jane Philpott: Trudeau crisis grows as minister quits

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Liberal MP Jane Philpott (L) has resigned from PM Justin Trudeau’s cabinet One of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s top ministers has quit saying she has lost confidence in the government’s handling of a corruption inquiry. Treasury Board President Jane Philpott said: “I must abide by my core values, my […]

Jane Philpott: Trudeau crisis grows as minister quits

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Liberal MP Jane Philpott (L) has resigned from PM Justin Trudeau’s cabinet One of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s top ministers has quit saying she has lost confidence in the government’s handling of a corruption inquiry. Treasury Board President Jane Philpott said: “I must abide by my core values, my […]

US record $1.5bn lottery winner ‘kindly gave up spot in queue’

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The winner gave up their spot in line for another player The winner of a record $1.5bn (£1.2bn) lottery jackpot in South Carolina gave up a spot in the queue before purchasing the ticket, officials say. The individual, who chose to remain anonymous, committed a “simple act of kindness […]

US record $1.5bn lottery winner ‘kindly gave up spot in queue’

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The winner gave up their spot in line for another player The winner of a record $1.5bn (£1.2bn) lottery jackpot in South Carolina gave up a spot in the queue before purchasing the ticket, officials say. The individual, who chose to remain anonymous, committed a “simple act of kindness […]

Trump targets India and Turkey in trade crackdown

Image copyright Getty Images The US plans to end preferential trade status for India, under a scheme which allows certain products to enter the US duty-free. President Donald Trump said India had failed to assure the US it would provide reasonable access to its markets. India said the US move would have a “minimal economic […]

Trump targets India and Turkey in trade crackdown

Image copyright Getty Images The US plans to end preferential trade status for India, under a scheme which allows certain products to enter the US duty-free. President Donald Trump said India had failed to assure the US it would provide reasonable access to its markets. India said the US move would have a “minimal economic […]

Donald Trump: US House committee seeks proof of obstruction and abuse

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Nadler, a Democrat, chairs the House judiciary committee A committee of the US House of Representatives is seeking documents alleging obstruction of justice, corruption and abuse of power by President Donald Trump and his aides. Judiciary committee chairman Jerrold Nadler told ABC news that 60 individuals and entities would […]