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Threats of a possible "breach" of the US Capitol led to the House of Representatives changing its voting plans.
The top Senate Republican suggested Trump could face charges now that he is out of office.
Trump's second trial to start amid fight over legitimacy
The first president to face charges after leaving office, Donald Trump has refused a request to testify, continuing to challenge US civic norms and traditions even in defeat.
Trump defense urges dismissal of 'absurd' impeachment trial
Trump's team argued on the eve of his impeachment trial that the case is constitutionally flawed and it was "absurd" to hold the former ...
Myanmar aerobics instructor dances through military coup
A viral video shows Khing Hnin Wai waving and gyrating her arms to a dance track, oblivious to the coup unfolding right behind her.
Trump's end may be just the beginning
Comment: The racism and white rage that Trump came to symbolise are deeply entrenched. Biden must commit to ending America's institutionalised apathy towards white supremacy, writes Khaled Beydoun.
Capitol rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate' lawmakers: prosecutors
"Strong evidence... supports that the intent of the Capitol rioters was to capture and assassinate elected officials in the United ...
No chance of 'fair' trial before Trump exit: McConnell
The US Senate's Republican leader said a "fair or serious" trial of impeached President Donald Trump cannot be conducted before the inauguration ...
Trump on brink of unprecedented second impeachment
The expected majority vote would make Trump the first US president to have been impeached twice.
Democrat lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash tested positive for coronavirus and condemned her Republican colleagues who refused to wear a face ...
Trump shores up Pence ties as Democrats attempt impeachment
Trump and Pence met for the first time since rioters stormed the US Capitol last week, signaling a united front as Democratic efforts ...
Two cabinet members quit over Trump mob attack
Two members of President Donald Trump's cabinet resigned in protest over the storming of the Capitol by a mob of his supporters.
Iraqis pile mockery on US after Capitol siege
Iraqis poked fun at their former occupier after the storming of the US Congress.
'Capitol Building attack like Syria' and other Orientalist takes
As the US picks itself up after a night of violence in the Capitol Building, some pundits are being criticised for Orientalist takes on ...
Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Democrats Senate control
Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, and with them, the US Senate majority.
Biden calls on pro-Trump mob to 'pull back'
President-elect Joe Biden condemned the mob of Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol.
After Aramco attack: Middle East closer to '1914 moment'
Comment: Washington's strategy of withdrawing from the nuclear deal and devastating Iran's economy was bound to provoke Tehran, bringing the ...
Poll: Support for one-state solution is growing
Comment: A US citizen advocating equal rights for Palestinians is not something that should be controversial, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
On Israel-Palestine, three new congresswomen bring some hope
Comment: Newly elected Tlaib, Ocasio-Cortez and Omar now have a unique chance to help broaden the debate in Congress, writes Mitchell Plitnick.
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