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Donald Trump denies stoking violence, attacks impeachment move
Trump condemned the Democrats' latest effort to impeach him as "continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics", the BBC reported.
Search intensifies for crashed Indonesian plane's black boxes
Besides, 24 large parts of the plane wreckage and 16 bags containing small pieces of the plane's body have been lifted from the seafloor, the director said. A total of 3,600 personnel have been involved in the search mission, as well as 54 ships and 13 planes and helicopters, he said.
Kazakh ruling party wins parliamentary election
Among them, 98 were elected directly from party lists during Sunday's election, while the remaining nine were elected on Monday by the Assembly of People of Kazakhstan, an advisory body representing the country's major ethnic groups.
Facebook appoints ex Obama official Roy Austin as new VP of civil rights
"I know he will bring the same wisdom, integrity and dedication to Facebook. It's hard to imagine anyone better qualified to help us strengthen and advance civil rights on our platform and in our company," said Jennifer Newstead, Facebook General Counsel.
US Capitol Police probing officers over riot
In a statement issued on Monday, Acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman said The Department has been actively reviewing video and other open source materials of some USCP officers and officials that appear to be in violation of Department regulations and policies.
Japan Prime Minister set to expand virus emergency
According to the sources, Suga told executives of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) that he intends to broaden the initial state of emergency that came into effect on January 8 for Tokyo and its three neighbouring prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, to cover the western areas, reports Xinhua news agency.
Pakistan FM, Afghanistan politician discuss peace process
In a statement, the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad said that Khalili, a former Vice President, arrived in Pakistan on a three-day visit on Monday, reports Xinhua news agency.
New US admin urged to shut 'disgraceful' Guantanamo prison
In a joint statement issued on Monday, the experts said that the remaining detainees risk death from rapidly deteriorating health by old age and mental and physical harm suffered in cruel and inhuman conditions of imprisonment
Only 1 supporter showed up at pro-Trump rally at Twitter HQ
While there was a single pro-Trump protester in evidence, two counter-protesters appeared to applaud Twitter's decision to deplatform the outgoing president, reports The Verge.
Joe Biden receives 2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Taking to Twitter, he said: "Folks, I just received the second dose of my Covid-19 vaccine and just like the first dose, it was safe, quick, and painless. I urge everyone to get vaccinated once it's your turn. Because only together can we save lives and beat this virus.
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