Politico: Trump on the brink of impeachment
But battle lines between Democrats and Republicans will remain unmoved.
The House is set to vote on Wednesday to impeach Donald Trump for abusing his power and obstructing congressional investigations, labeling the president a threat to national security and recommending his removal from office.
With the votes, which are expected to fall largely along party lines, Trump will become just the third president to be impeached — after Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Bill Clinton in 1998. He likely will also become the first to campaign for reelection after facing the House’s ultimate punishment.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria war: Air strikes and shelling kill 24 civilians in Idlib.
UN calls for 'de-escalation' in Syria's northwest.
Moscow eyes major projects in Syria.
Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut.
Lebanon’s Hariri says no longer candidate for PM.
Qatar says its Gaza aid to continue through March 2020 at least.
Iran says opposes US-Taliban talks.
ASIA
China, Russia propose resumption of six-party talks on North Korea.
US envoy for North Korea visits China as Washington warns against lifting sanctions.
Macau handover anniversary: Xi Jinping begins visit by heaping praise on city for sticking to ‘one country, two systems’ policy.
India's Modi refuses to budge on citizenship law despite mass protests.
India Supreme Court declines to intervene in citizenship fight.
Two Indonesian soldiers killed in separatist attack in Papua.
Australia heatwave: Forecasters warn of even hotter temperatures.
AFRICA
Several killed in Boko Haram attack on western Chad village. Boko Haram militants kill 14 Chad civilians in overnight raid.
Italy's Di Maio holds talks with Libya's rival leaders.
US envoy to South Sudan warns of further sanctions.
Nearly 700,000 displaced by east DR Congo violence: MSF.
Giulio Regeni: Egypt tried to cover up student murder, Italy says.
In Burkina Faso, 'poor man's bomb' reaps a bloody toll.
Somalia hit by 'worst locust invasion in 25 years'.
EUROPE
Cliff-edge Brexit will hurt UK more than EU, says Von der Leyen.
Violence in Paris amid nationwide pension reform protests.
US Senate approves Nord Stream 2 Russia-Germany pipeline sanctions.
Germany ‘won’t back down’ under threat of US sanctions over Nord Stream 2 pipeline with Russia – Merkel.
Kremlin: US sanctions won't stop Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to Germany.
Ukraine’s Zelensky signs law prolonging special status of Donbass.
Greece expects 100,000 more migrants in 2020.
Pope Francis abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases.
AMERICAS
Pelosi calls Trump threat to U.S. in House debate before impeachment vote.
Poll: Biden holds 7-point lead over Sanders as Warren drops to third.
US House approves massive $1.4T spending package.
U.S. Congress pressures Trump to renew Russia arms control pact.
Panama jail violence: 13 killed in AK-47 gang shoot-out.
Brazil: homes of Bolsonaro associates raided in sweeping anti-corruption operation.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US carries out second Somalia airstrike in 7 days.
Congress set to pass bill to help terrorism victims win compensation from Palestinian Authority.
Questions mount about how Saudi gunman bought murder weapon.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trade war: China won’t rush into agriculture purchases under ‘phase one’ deal, US government adviser says.
Huawei boss Liang Hua: 'Our top priority is to ensure survival'.
YouTube's top earners: Eight-year-old Ryan tops list with $26m.
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