After acquittal, Trump says ‘our movement has only just begun’
Trump slams 'witch hunt' impeachment trial, pledges to continue journey to achieve 'American greatness'.
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‘Political cowardice’: US reacts to Trump impeachment acquittal
US lawmakers and other public figures react to Senate vote finding Donald Trump not guilty of inciting Capitol riot.
Ethiopia: Concern grows over health of jailed political leaders
Several Ethiopian opposition figures charged with 'terrorism' last year began a hunger strike in late January.
Donald Trump acquitted on charge of inciting US Capitol riot
US Senate fails to muster enough votes to convict the former president in his historic second impeachment trial.
Peru swears in new health minister after COVID vaccine scandal
Former President Martin Vizcarra receiving COVID-19 jab before it is widely available prompts minister's resignation.
Blackouts, injuries as quake hits off Japan’s Fukushima coast
No tsunami warning issued as some 950,000 households go initially without electricity and dozens are reported injured.
Cyprus police use tear gas at rally against graft, COVID curbs
Police say at least eight arrested in Nicosia protest against government corruption and coronavirus restrictions.
US top court clears way for accused Ghosn plotters’ extradition
US Supreme Court rejects bid to freeze extradition of two men accused of aiding ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flee Japan.
China refused to give raw COVID data to WHO, team member says
Investigator says China provided summary data on the 174 cases identified in the early phase of the outbreak in Wuhan.
Thai protesters scale monument, renew calls for royal reforms
Activists seeking end to royal defamation laws briefly clash with police after draping Bangkok's Democracy in red cloth.
Dozens hurt as massive blaze erupts on Afghanistan-Iran border
Plumes of black smoke rise high after fuel trucks go up in flames; officials say cause of fire not immediately clear.
CAR to hold runoff parliamentary elections in March
Presidential decree says first round of voting will also take place in constituencies where December poll was disrupted.
Ecuador to conduct partial recount in disputed presidential polls
Electoral body orders partial recount after meeting between two presidential candidates still vying for second place.
Saudi Arabia says it foiled Houthi drone attack on Abha airport
Riyadh says country's air defences intercept and destroy a drone as Houthis say attack hit target with 'high accuracy'.
Mexico’s vaccination campaign stalls, AMLO still won’t wear mask
The nation confronts a stalled vaccination campaign and a president who downplays the threats of the pandemic.
US Senate votes to allow witnesses in Trump impeachment
The 55-45 vote in favour of allowing witnesses means vote on conviction unlikely to come on Saturday.
Senate votes to allow witness testimony: Live
US senators vote 55-45 in favour of including witness testimony in trial, a move likely to prolong the trial.
White House says no call planned to Saudi Arabia
President Joe Biden has announced an end to US support for a Saudi-led coalition's war in Yemen.
Italy’s Draghi sworn in as PM amid daunting challenges
Mario Draghi heads unity government called on to confront Italy's coronavirus crisis and economic slump.
Nigerian police beat, arrest protesters at site of Lekki shooting
Activists called for protests after reopening of Lekki toll gate where security forces shot at demonstrators in October.