Ecuadorian President dissolves legislature amid impeachment trial
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday dissolved the National Assembly, the country's legislature, by decree amid its impeachment process against him, Xinhua quoted local press reports.
Thu May 18 2023
Trump remains dominant force in GOP following acquittal
Only seven of 50 Senate Republicans voted to convict Trump in his historic second impeachment trial on Saturday.
Sun Feb 14 2021
If Senate does not convict Trump, 'he can do this again,' Democrats warn
The first three days of Trump's impeachment trial focused on his fiery words to supporters in the weeks leading up to the Jan. 6 attack.
Thu Feb 11 2021
In chilling video, Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans
The footage, which also included body-camera views of brutal attacks on Capitol police, showed Pence and lawmakers being hustled to safety.
Thu Feb 11 2021
Democrats focus Trump trial on mob's threat to his fellow Republicans
House of Democrats highlighted previously unseen security videos from inside the Capitol as rioters smashed and fought with police on Jan. 6
Wed Feb 10 2021
Senators vote to proceed with Trump's impeachment trial after graphic video
The Senate voted 56-44 to proceed with its trial of the former president.
Wed Feb 10 2021
'I don't want to come back:' As Trump trial opens, Democrat recalls daughter's fear during riot
When the mob breached the Capitol, Tabitha and other family members were left to huddle in an office.
Tue Feb 09 2021
EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins
Trump's lawyers say the trial should not be held at all because the former president is now a private citizen.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Republican Party future in balance as Trump trial looms
US Republicans braced for a battle over the future of their party after Donald Trump changed lawyers days before his impeachment trial.
Mon Feb 01 2021
In Senate deal, Trump impeachment trial put off until early February
House impeachment managers will file their pre-trial brief and Trump's defence team will file an answer to the impeachment charge on Feb. 2.
Sat Jan 23 2021
Dilma Rousseff defense begins in impeachment trial
Brazil's suspended president Dilma Rousseff is to begin her defense case Friday in the Senate impeachment trial that could see the one-time leftist guerrilla ejected from office within days.
Fri Aug 26 2016
Brazil's Rousseff suspended to face impeachment trial
A nearly 22-hour debate in the Senate closed with an overwhelming 55-22 vote against Brazil's first female president.
Thu May 12 2016
Dilma Rousseff makes last-ditch Supreme Court appeal to stop impeachment
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff made a last-ditch appeal Tuesday to the Supreme Court to halt a vote in the Senate on opening an impeachment trial and suspending her from office.
Wed May 11 2016
Brazil lawmakers give green light to Rousseff impeachment trial
Brazilian lawmakers on Sunday reached the two thirds majority necessary to authorize impeachment proceedings against President Dilma Rousseff.
Mon Apr 18 2016
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024