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US Capitol chaos: Donald Trump faces calls for removal, possible impeachment after...

The top Democrats in Congress, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, called on Vice President Mike Pence to use the US Constitution to remove Trump for “his incitement of insurrection.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2LccciS via IFTTT

Mike Pompeo angers China with Hong Kong threat, plan to send envoy to Taiwan

Pompeo said he was also “appalled” by the arrest of an American citizen in Wednesday’s crackdown and added: “The United States will not tolerate the arbitrary detention or harassment of US citizens.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3bnHw8X via IFTTT

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to improve ties with outside world at party meet...

State media said Kim also reviewed relations with rival South Korea but didn’t elaborate on what steps he said he wanted to take. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3ntHiiR via IFTTT

US sets new record with nearly 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in one day

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Hurt feelings, anger linger after Mike Pence, Donald Trump clash

It’s part of the fallout from an extraordinary 24-hour stretch in which Pence openly defied Trump, Trump unleashed his fury on the vice president, and a mob of violent supporters incensed by Trump’s rhetoric stormed the Capitol building and tried to halt the peaceful transfer of power. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Xiqn8s via IFTTT

Boeing will pay USD 2.5 billion to settle charge over 737 Max

Prosecutors said Boeing employees gave misleading statements and half-truths about safety issues with the plane to the Federal Aviation Administration, then covered up their actions. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2XkuDEn via IFTTT

'Heinous attack' left me 'outraged': Trump condemns Capitol violence, concedes ...

In a new video message, Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the “new administration will be inaugurated on January 20” and his “focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly and seamless transition of power.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2JVhLld via IFTTT

Moderna CEO says vaccine likely to protect for 'couple of years'

Given vaccines development and pharmacovigilance usually requires years, the protection duration of Covid-19 shots is a lingering question for scientists and regulators. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3orJFnF via IFTTT

'Nothing will stop us...': Woman had tweeted before being shot dead in US Capit...

“The woman is Ashli Babbitt, a 14-year veteran, who served four tours with the US Air Force,” San Diego TV station KUSI reported, citing the woman’s husband. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/35jovRp via IFTTT

Capitol police chief quits after pro-Trump mob overruns building

US Capitol Police Chief Steven A Sund’s last day will be January 16, according to a department official. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/38l5joa via IFTTT

1 shot dead in violence at US Capitol: All you need to know

While President Trump, who had addressed supporters and made claims of election fraud hours before, told supporters to ‘stay peaceful’, US President-elect Joe Biden called the violence an ‘insurrection’. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3s3iHFp via IFTTT

Former US President Obama says Trump incited violence at the Capitol

Former President Barack Obama says history will rightly remember the violence at the Capitol as a moment of great dishonor and shame for the nation. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3q1aEHj via IFTTT

'Disorder not dissent, borders on sedition': Joe Biden condemns violence at US ...

Hundreds of supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol on Wednesday in a bid to overturn his election defeat. They surged through the halls and rummaged through offices in shocking scenes of chaos and mayhem. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3no2qap via IFTTT

World leaders are appalled by storming of US Capitol

“Disgraceful scenes in US Congress,” tweeted Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain, a staunch ally of the United States over generations. “The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3977aMt via IFTTT

Facebook, YouTube pull Trump video after protesters storm US Capitol

Facebook’s vice president of integrity Guy Rosen tweeted the social media company believed the video “contributes to rather than diminishes the risk of ongoing violence,” saying the action was part of “appropriate emergency measures.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3hPfHaJ via IFTTT

Twitter locks Trump's account, threatens permanent ban over inciting violence

The messaging platform locked Trump for 12 hours and said his account will remain locked if the offending messaging are not taken down, according to the Twitter safety team. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Xh2LB7 via IFTTT

Woman shot at US Capitol has died: Police

It remained unclear who shot the woman, but a witness said the shooting occurred after law enforcement authorities urged people to “get back.” from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3s4uL9s via IFTTT

China plays down concern after WHO's rare rebuke

Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying, told a regular news briefing in Beijing that the problem was “not just about visas” for the team. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2LrxokC via IFTTT

Democrats on the brink of US Senate control

Democrats must win both contests to take control of the Senate. A Democratic sweep would create a 50-50 split in the Senate and give vice president-elect Kamala Harris, as president of the Senate, the tie-breaking vote after she and Biden take office on January 20. The party already has a narrow majority in the US House of Representatives. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/2Xo339b via IFTTT

Tight elections unfolding in Georgia with Biden's agenda, Senate control at sta...

Democrats must win both contests in Georgia to take control of the Senate. A double win for the Democrats would create a 50-50 split in the Senate, giving Vice President-elect Kamala Harris the tie-breaking vote after she and Biden take office on Jan. 20. from Hindustan Times - world https://ift.tt/3bdftsE via IFTTT