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Congress in a standoff over to how to proceed with impeachment trial

CBSNews.com 

On Sunday, a top defender of President Trump detailed a new way to move forward with the impeachment proceedings. Congress returns to work on Monday still locked in a stand-off over how to proceed with the impeachment trial. Nikole Killion reports.

Bookkeeping Platform Receipt Bank Raises $73M

PYMNTS.com 

Digital bookkeeping platform Receipt Bank notched approximately $73 million in equity and debt in a Series C funding round, according to an announcement by global investment bank Harris Williams. The funding round was led by Insight Partners, which was joined by Augmentum Fintech, with participation from existing investors Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and […]

Cowboys announce Jason Garrett’s departure

NBCSports.com 

The Cowboys made it official Sunday night, announcing shortly after word leaked, that Jason Garrett will not return as their head coach. Garrett’s contract expires Jan. 14. “We are extremely grateful to Jason Garrett for his more than 20 years of service to the Dallas Cowboys as a player, assistant coach and head coach,” Cowboys [more]

Venezuela crisis: Two lawmakers claim Speaker role - BBC News

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  1. Venezuela crisis: Two lawmakers claim Speaker role  BBC News
  2. Maduro accused of parliamentary ‘coup’ after replacing Guaidó as president of assembly  The Guardian
  3. Venezuela crisis: Juan Guaidó tries to climb over fence to enter parliament  BBC News
  4. Juan Guaidó ousted in chaotic Venezuelan parliamentary vote  Financial Times
  5. Guaidó rival declares himself leader of Venezuela's hijacked parliament  The Times
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US border patrol denies Iranian-Americans were detained at the border amid ramped-up threats from Iran

ThisIsinsider.com 

  • US Customs and Border Protection denied that it detained Iranians and Iranian-Americans at the US-Canada border after allegations from a Muslim-rights group and a viral tweet. 
  • A spokesperson for the agency flatly denied the allegation, which came after days of deteriorating US-Iran tensions. 
  • The killing of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a top Iranian military official, under orders from President Donald Trump marked what many lawmakers and international officials described as a concerning escalation. Читать дальше...



China's Belt And Road Is Not About Going Green

The National Interest 

Daniel Wagner

Security, World

President Xi Jinping stated in 2019 that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) must be green and sustainable, but much of what Beijing is providing to the countries that form part of the BRI is just the opposite.

President Xi Jinping stated in 2019 that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) must be green and sustainable, but much of what Beijing is providing to the countries that form part of the BRI is just the opposite. The China Development Bank... Читать дальше...

America Can Unleash Central Europe's True Potential

The National Interest 

Ian Brzezinski, James Jay Carafano

Security, Europe

The Trump administration should support the Three Seas Initiative.

In the three decades since the end of the Cold War, Central Europe’s democracies have made remarkable progress. Eleven have joined the European Union and the NATO Alliance, and including North Macedonia are on track to membership. The region today is a driving force of European economic growth.

Despite this progress, a legacy of Soviet occupation... Читать дальше...

Ending Hezbollah's Stranglehold Over Lebanon

The National Interest 

Daniel Cohen, Liron Shilo

Security, Middle East

Current circumstances present a significant opportunity to rehabilitate Lebanon by isolating Hezbollah.

Since Mid-October, Lebanese protesters have been calling for a political reform to deal with the economic crisis. Recently the protests turned violent, with clashes between security forces and protesters and attacks by Hezbollah and Amal affiliates on the protesters.

Lebanon has designated a new prime minister, Hassan Diab... Читать дальше...

Taiwan Must Not Give Tsai Ing-wen Four More Years

The National Interest 

Kent Wang

Security, Asia

Tsai’s plan to use political force for reducing the reliance of Taiwan's economy on China can never succeed. The pragmatic approach is to handle cross-Strait relations properly, never allowing the economy to be impacted by negative cross-Strait ties.

In January 2020, Taiwan will hold elections for its president and legislature. Campaigning for the presidency has long since commenced, and the prosperity of Taiwan's economy and the continuance of democratic... Читать дальше...

Iran Uncertainty Grips Congress as Impeachment Looms - The New York Times

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  1. Iran Uncertainty Grips Congress as Impeachment Looms  The New York Times
  2. Graham gives Pelosi ultimatum, proposes Senate rule change to remove her from impeachment process  Fox News
  3. Top Republican suggests changing Senate rules to begin Trump impeachment trial within days  The Washington Post
  4. The Senate Knows Enough to Acquit Trump  Wall Street Journal
  5. The Evidence on Ukraine Is Only Getting Worse for Donald Trump  The New York Times
  6. View full coverage... Читать дальше...

Gales cut electricity to 3500 properties

Scoop 

Report from RNZ Thousands of people were left without electricity in the North Island today, after gales caused damage to powerlines. The strong winds have caused widespread damage to Powerco’s electricity network at 15 supply points. Some affected customers have been reconnected, but Powerco’s website tonight showed there were still about 3500 affected properties. People […]

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Ivanka and Trump Organization linked to Suleimani’s front company: New Yorker writer

Raw Story 

New Yorker writer Adam Davidson tweeted Sunday that when Iran leaders set up front companies to try and acquire weapons of mass destruction that the Trump Organization met with one of those front groups. “One of Soleiman’s chief goals was to acquire WMD missile systems that could threaten Israel and US installations,” Davidson wrote on […]

French leads Saint Louis past UMass 83-80 in OT

The Seattle Times 

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Hasahn French scored 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds and Saint Louis held off Massachusetts 83-80 in overtime on Sunday. French made 9 of 15 shots from the floor for the Billikens (12-3, 1-1 Atlantic 10 Conference) and added five assists and two blocks while picking up his fifth double-double of […]


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