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Impeachment inquiry: defense official raises fears over Ukraine aid in transcript – live

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Impeachment inquiry: defense official raises fears over Ukraine aid in transcript – live Laura Cooper testifies that she expressed concern over Trump’s freezing of congressionally approved aidTrump Jr ends book launch after heckling – by supporters 11.17pm GMTDemocrats behind the impeachment investigation into Donald Trump released transcripts from two more key witnesses on Monday. Interviews with diplomat Christopher Anderson and state Department Ukraine specialist Catherine Croft have been released and can be read here. 10.58pm GMTFormer Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick is considering entering the 2020 presidential race, the Associated Press reports:Patrick ruled out a run earlier this year but has since been talking with Democratic operatives and donors about launching a ca...
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Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales granted asylum by Mexico

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Former Bolivian leader Evo Morales granted asylum by Mexico Ex-president claims he is victim of coup as unrest spreads and fears grow about political chaosThe former Bolivian president Evo Morales has been granted asylum by Mexico, the country’s top diplomat has said, following the veteran socialist’s announcement on Sunday that he would resign.Mexico’s foreign minister, Marcelo Ebrard, told reporters: “We will immediately proceed to inform Bolivia’s foreign ministry that under international law, it should offer safe conduct [to Morales].” Continue reading... Go to Source
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Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting over floods

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Boris Johnson to hold emergency Cobra meeting over floods Response follows Jeremy Corbyn urging PM to ‘take personal charge’ as locals tell of ruined homes Boris Johnson has agreed to chair a meeting of the government’s emergency committee on Tuesday to discuss the response to the recent severe floods, after he was urged by Jeremy Corbyn to “take personal charge” of the situation.The announcement by Downing Street came as residents began a clean-up operation, and warned that further damage was likely unless existing water was pumped away. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Alleged US Isis member ‘marooned between Turkish and Greek borders’

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Alleged US Isis member 'marooned between Turkish and Greek borders' Turkish TV airs footage of person gesturing from no-man’s land as Turkey begins deporting foreign Isis fightersAn alleged American member of Islamic State has been marooned in the no-man’s land between the Turkish and Greek borders after the Greek authorities refused him entry, according to a Turkish news report.The Turkish television channel Haber 7 screened video images of a man dressed in dark clothes waving at the camera from the strip of land between the two border posts. Continue reading... Go to Source
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UK government delay of Russia report is shaming, says Clinton

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UK government delay of Russia report is shaming, says Clinton Ex-secretary of state says it is unacceptable to keep report from public before electionHillary Clinton has called Downing Street’s suppression of a report into potential Russian infiltration of British politics “damaging, inexplicable and shaming”.The 2016 US presidential candidate told the Guardian it was “incredibly surprising and unacceptable that in your country there is a government report sitting there about Russian influence and your current government isn’t releasing it”. Continue reading... Go to Source
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British founder of White Helmets found dead in Istanbul

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British founder of White Helmets found dead in Istanbul James Le Mesurier, who set up Syrian rescue group, reportedly fell from balcony The British founder of the organisation that trained the Syrian rescue group known as the White Helmets has died in Istanbul.A spokesman for the White Helmets confirmed on Monday afternoon the death of James Le Mesurier and said further details were yet to be established. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Green candidate steps aside as Labour targets Tory-held Chingford

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Green candidate steps aside as Labour targets Tory-held Chingford John Tyne ‘tactically withdrawing’ to help Labour unseat Iain Duncan SmithLatest election news – live updatesA Green party candidate has withdrawn in a second marginal seat targeted by Labour, prompting speculation that more Greens could step aside as part of an informal anti-Conservative alliance not sanctioned by the central party.John Tyne, the Green candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green, the constituency held since 1992 by the former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith, was “tactically withdrawing” to help Labour take the seat, a statement on the local party’s website said. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Mouse deer species not seen for nearly 30 years is found alive in Vietnam

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Mouse deer species not seen for nearly 30 years is found alive in Vietnam Silver-backed chevrotain caught on camera after it was feared lost to scienceA distinctly two-tone mouse deer that was feared lost to science has been captured on film foraging for food by camera traps set up in a Vietnamese forest.The pictures of the rabbit-sized animal, also known as the silver-backed chevrotain, are the first to be taken in the wild and come nearly 30 years after the last confirmed sighting. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Australia fires: nation braces for ‘most dangerous bushfire week ever seen’

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Australia fires: nation braces for 'most dangerous bushfire week ever seen' New South Wales faces an unprecedented fire danger on Tuesday amid high temperatures and strong windsFire chiefs in Australia have warned of “the most dangerous bushfire week this nation has ever seen”, saying New South Wales – the country’s most populous state – faces an unprecedented “catastrophic” fire day on TuesdaySixty fires are currently burning in across the state, 40 of which are running out of control. There are also nearly 50 fires burning in Queensland, and fires in Western Australia and South Australia. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Hong Kong protester shot by police amid citywide clashes

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Hong Kong protester shot by police amid citywide clashes Man in critical condition after officers fire teargas and pepper spray at demonstrators Hong Kong police have shot at least one protester as anti-government demonstrators vandalised property and clashed with police in outbreaks of violence throughout the city.In video captured by local media on Monday, a police officer struggling to subdue a protester fired three live rounds at demonstrators in Sai Wan Ho in north-eastern Hong Kong. One demonstrator, who did not appear to be armed, was shot at close range in the torso and fell to the ground. He appeared to be conscious and later attempted to run from police but was quickly caught. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Labour promises ‘managed migration’ from EU after Brexit

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Labour promises 'managed migration' from EU after Brexit Emily Thornberry says there would be fair rules for EU nationals not already in UK• Latest election news - live updatesA Labour government would introduce “managed migration” for EU nationals in the event Brexit happens, the shadow foreign secretary, Emily Thornberry, has said as the party continues to debate what immigration policy to offer at the election.Senior Labour figures are expected to meet on Monday to discuss the policy, although a final decision will not be made until next weekend, with some pushing for ideas including a rejection of income-based entry, and the maintenance of free movement to and from the EU. Continue reading... Go to Source
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BA to review ‘fuel tankering’ after Panorama revelations

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BA to review 'fuel tankering' after Panorama revelations Carrying excess fuel saves airlines on fuel bills but has adverse environmental impactBritish Airways has pledged to review its practice of making aircraft carry tonnes of excess fuel to avoid filling up at destination airports, which saves money but drives up CO2 emissions.Willie Walsh, chief executive of BA’s parent company IAG, admitted that using the method – called “fuel tankering” within the industry – was “maybe the wrong thing to do” despite the financial incentive behind the practice, because of its environmental impact. Continue reading... Go to Source
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Bolivian president Evo Morales resigns after election result dispute

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Bolivian president Evo Morales resigns after election result dispute President quits after nearly 14 years in power, hours after promising fresh electionsEvo Morales has announced he will resign as president of Bolivia after the military called for him to step down and the police withdrew their support following weeks of unrest over disputed election results.In a televised address, Bolivia’s president of nearly 14 years said he was stepping down for the “good of the country”. but added in an attack on opponents whom he had accused of a coup attempt: “Dark forces have destroyed democracy.” Continue reading... Go to Source
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