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Americas 2 years ago

US House panel sets first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing

The House Oversight Committee, led by Republican Representative James Comer, said it will explore constitutional and legal questions at the hearing, and also intends to subpoena personal and business bank records of Hunter Biden, the president's son, and James Biden, the president's brother.

Americas 3 years ago

US says welcomes appointment of Boluarte as Peru's President

"We commend Peruvian institutions and civil authorities for assuring democratic stability and will continue to support Peru under the unity government President Boluarte pledged to form," a US State Department spokesperson said in a statement.

Americas 3 years ago

Peru president ousted and arrested after bid to dissolve Congress

Dina Boluarte, a 60-year-old lawyer who had been vice president, was sworn in as Peru's first female president just hours after Castillo tried to dissolve Congress in a move criticized as an attempted coup.

Americas 3 years ago

Biden urges Americans to 'defend' democracy on election eve

With Republicans well placed to win at least partial control of Congress and Trump hinting at a 2024 White House comeback bid at his own rally late Monday, Democrats braced for the worst.

Editorial 3 years ago

Marriage of convenience

Anwar must be able to prove that he will not be blinded by his marriage, and his integrity will be reflected in his and the court’s decisions.

Opinion 4 years ago

Impeaching Gus Dur, a blind but visionary president

Gus Dur will always be remembered as a controversial president who often made erratic decisions but which were intended “for the good of Indonesia”.

World 5 years ago

Trump remains a powerful force in Republican politics

The former president, who has largely stayed out of sight at his Florida home since leaving the White House on Jan. 20, commands fervent loyalty among his supporters, forcing most Republican politicians to pledge their fealty and fear his wrath.

World 5 years ago

'Democracy is fragile,' Biden says after Trump acquittal

"This sad chapter in our history has reminded us that democracy is fragile. That it must always be defended. That we must be ever vigilant," Biden said in a statement after Trump's trial on charges he incited the mob that overran Congress on January 6.