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Elon Musk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump

San Francisco, May 11 (AFP/APP): Elon Musk said on Tuesday that as owner of Twitter he would lift the ban on Donald Trump, contending that kicking the former US president off the platform "alienated a large part of the country." Musk's endorsement of a Trump return to the global messaging platform triggered fears among activists… Continue reading Elon Musk says he would lift Twitter ban on Trump

Trump’s impeachment defence team in disarray as lead lawyers quit

NEW YORK, Jan 31 (APP): Two lawyers leading former US President Donald Trump’s defense in his Senate impeachment trial have left the legal team a little over a week before the trial is scheduled to begin, according to American media reports. Those departures include his lead lawyer, Butch Bowers, whose hiring was announced last week,… Continue reading Trump’s impeachment defence team in disarray as lead lawyers quit

Trump planning on forming new political party: report

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NEW YORK, Jan 20 (APP): The outgoing US President, Donald Trump, is considering the possibility of launching a new political party as his White House tenure draws to a close, according to a media report. Trump discussed the possibility with associates in recent days, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing “people familiar with the matter.”… Continue reading Trump planning on forming new political party: report

India likely to face US sanctions over Russian S-400 missile systems deal

CRIMEA, RUSSIA: S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile systems as an anti-aircraft military unit of the Russian Air Force and the Russian Southern Military District enters combat duty near the Crimean town of Dzhankoy twelve miles away from the Ukrainian border. Courtesy: Sergei Malgavko/TASS

ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): The war hysteria of Narendra Modi regime is pushing India towards the US sanctions as it shows stubbornness over S-400 air defence systems deal with Russia, to counter China. The United States has made it clear that India was unlikely to get a waiver on its planned acquisition of Russian S-400… Continue reading India likely to face US sanctions over Russian S-400 missile systems deal

Indian paper removes fake story about US diplomat’s ‘visit’ to Kashmir following protest

NEW YORK, Jan 11 (APP): An Indian newspaper withdrew a fake story about a recent “visit” of Lisa Curtis, an aide to US President Donald Trump, to the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) following a rebuke from Ms. Curtis. The story in The Deccan Herald is accompanied by a photograph of Ms. Curtis,… Continue reading Indian paper removes fake story about US diplomat’s ‘visit’ to Kashmir following protest

US politicians calls for impeachment of Trump after his supporters storm Capitol Hill

NEW YORK, Jan 07 (APP): American politicians and lawyers called for President Donald Trump to be impeached again, after security personnel regained control of Capitol Hill in Washington from thousands of Trump supporters who invaded the complex where Congress meets in an attempt to overturn the results of the Nov. 3 election won by Joe… Continue reading US politicians calls for impeachment of Trump after his supporters storm Capitol Hill

Ten US ex-defence secretaries warn Trump not to involve military in his election fraud claims

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NEW YORK, Jan 04 (APP): All 10 former US defence secretaries still living, including two who worked for Donald Trump, have called for the president and his supporters to accept he lost the election and warned against attempts to involve the military in his increasingly desperate efforts to overturn the result. The former Pentagon chiefs,… Continue reading Ten US ex-defence secretaries warn Trump not to involve military in his election fraud claims

Trump’s pardon for Blackwater Iraq guards an ‘affront to justice’ – UN experts

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 30 (APP): United States President Donald Trump’s pardon of four American men convicted of killing Iraqi civilians while working as security contractors in 2007 violated US obligations under international law, United Nations human rights experts said Wednesday. The Blackwater Worldwide contractors were prosecuted and convicted of multiple criminal acts committed during a… Continue reading Trump’s pardon for Blackwater Iraq guards an ‘affront to justice’ – UN experts

UN slams Trump’s pardons for Blackwater guards jailed over Iraq killings

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UNITED NATIONS, Dec 24 (APP): The United Nations human rights office, OHCHR, has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon four security guards from the notorious private military firm Blackwater who were serving jail sentences for killing 14 civilians, including two children, in Baghdad in 2007, a massacre that sparked an international outcry… Continue reading UN slams Trump’s pardons for Blackwater guards jailed over Iraq killings

Transition to Biden’s presidency Is now formally underway

UNITED NATIONS, Nov 24 (APP): After waiting for weeks as President Donald Trump sought to cast doubt on the Nov. 3 election results, the General Services Administration (GSA), the federal agency that must sign off on presidential transitions, notified Democrat Joe Biden and his team Monday that they can begin receiving government resources and services… Continue reading Transition to Biden’s presidency Is now formally underway

Trump says he might leave US if he loses Nov. 3 presidential election

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NEW YORK, Oct 18 (APP): US President Donald Trump has said at a public meeting that he may have to “leave the country” if Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden wins next month’s election. “Could you imagine if I lose?” Trump told supporters gathered at an airport in Macon, Georgia. “I’m not going to feel so… Continue reading Trump says he might leave US if he loses Nov. 3 presidential election

Trump could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday: Doctors

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NEW YORK, Oct 04 (APP):US President Donald Trump’s doctors said Sunday his condition was improving and he could be discharged from a hospital near Washington as soon as Monday but that his oxygen levels have dipped twice and that he received supplemental oxygen Friday. The president’s physician, Dr. Sean Conley, in a live press briefing… Continue reading Trump could be discharged from hospital as soon as Monday: Doctors

White House doctor says Trump ‘doing very well’ amid coronavirus treatment

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NEW YORK, Oct 03 (APP): US President Donald Trump is being treated at a military hospital near the capital city of Washington for coronavirus and has begun receiving an anti-viral drug, his doctor announced Friday night. “Going well, I think! Thank you to all. LOVE!!!,” the president tweeted after having been moved to the Walter… Continue reading White House doctor says Trump ‘doing very well’ amid coronavirus treatment

PM wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery from COVID-19

ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wished U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump speedy recovery from COVID-19. The Prime Minister expressed his good wishes in a twitter post as President Trump and Melania Trump were tested positive for the coronavirus.   Prime Minister @ImranKhanPTI wishes @POTUS Donald Trump… Continue reading PM wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery from COVID-19

CPJ slams Trump as threat to press freedom

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NEW YORK, Oct 14 (APP): The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a New York-based independent watchdog body,has said Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is a threat to press freedom. The unprecedented move came after Trump strongly attacked the media for ‘framing’ him over sexual assault claims. The CPJ issued a statement on Thursday, saying that Trump… Continue reading CPJ slams Trump as threat to press freedom

Trump vows not to quit amid mounting calls to leave presidential race

NEW YORK, Oct 9 (APP): Republican Donald Trump vowed not to drop out of the 2016 presidential race, he told the Wall Street Journal on Saturday. The Republican nominee said there is “zero chance I’ll quit” and that the support he is getting is “unbelievable.” Republican elected officials, who had stuck by Donald Trump through months… Continue reading Trump vows not to quit amid mounting calls to leave presidential race

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