Politics

Protesters call for Jeff Sessions to resign for lying under oath about contacting Russia

Protesters call for Jeff Sessions to resign for lying under oath about contacting Russia

A hundred or more protesters gathered outside the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington on Thursday (2 March) and called for the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.The protesters, who appeared to be organized by Democratic advocacy groups, chanted slogans such as Jeff Sessions has got to go. The people have a right to know. Mar 6, 2017
Republicans ask Trump for proof of wiretaps

Republicans ask Trump for proof of wiretaps

After President Donald Trump accused Former President Barack Obama of wiretapping his phone lines, some Republicans are asking Trump to provide evidence of the claims. Mar 6, 2017
Republicans ask Trump for proof of wiretaps

Republicans ask Trump for proof of wiretaps

After President Donald Trump accused Former President Barack Obama of wiretapping his phone lines, some Republicans are asking Trump to provide evidence of the claims. Mar 6, 2017
Former US National Intelligence boss James Clapper denies Donald Trump wiretapping by Barack Obama allegations

Former US National Intelligence boss James Clapper denies Donald Trump wiretapping by Barack Obama allegations

James Clapper, the former director of US National Intelligence, has rebutted claims that Barack Obama ordered the wiretapping of Donald Trump while the former president was still in office. On 4 March, US President Donald Trump sent a series of Tweets accusing his predecessor, but offering no evidence in support of his claims. Critics of Trump have said he is trying to deflect attention away from the controversy around his administration’s links to Russia. Republicans have asked to see the evidence for the claims. Mar 6, 2017
Turkeys Erdoğan accuses Germany of Nazi practices

Turkeys Erdoğan accuses Germany of Nazi practices

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has accused Germany of Nazi practices in a row over rallies supporting him across the EU. Germany and the Netherlands have cancelled several pro-Erdoğan demonstrations which have sprung up to boost support for the 16 April referendum on constitutional reforms. Mar 5, 2017
Trumps office under pressure amid Russia investigation

Trumps office under pressure amid Russia investigation

US President Donald Trumps administration is under pressure over contacts with Russia before Trump took office. Several prominent figures of his team already stepped down over undisclosed meetings with the Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Mar 5, 2017
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