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Sondland’s revealing testimony is a clear break with Trump over Giuliani — he said he was “disappointed” that Trump wouldn’t commit to a meeting sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky until they spoke with Giuliani, who was pursuing an investigation into Biden, a potential political rival in Trump’s reelection campaign. And the ambassador’s testimony showcases …

Image copyright Reuters Image caption In Hong Kong, several peaceful rallies descended into clashes with police over the weekend China’s President Xi Jinping has issued a stern warning against dissent as protests continue in Hong Kong, saying any attempt to divide China will end in “crushed bodies and shattered bones”. His comments came during a …

CLOSE President Trump’s ‘America First’ approach has relied on slapping tariffs on countries, such as China and Mexico, which have led to current trade wars. What is a tariff and how do they work? We explain. Just the FAQs, USA TODAY RHODES, Greece – A senior adviser to China’s government told USA TODAY on Saturday that …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters Thursday his controversial July call with President Trump involved no bribe, blackmail or quid pro quo, as impeachment-minded Democrats claim. Zelensky spoke at a daylong event with media inside a Kiev food market, and said he believes the transcript released by the White House is accurate and that he knew …

A federal judge on Monday rejected a bold argument from President Trump that sitting presidents are immune from criminal investigations, a ruling that allowed the Manhattan district attorney’s office to move forward with a subpoena seeking eight years of the president’s personal and corporate tax returns. Lawyers for Mr. Trump quickly told the court they …

0 BREAKING: Former President Jimmy Carter suffers fall ahead of Habitat build PLAINS, Ga. – Former President Jimmy Carter suffered a fall at his home in Plains Sunday, officials at the Carter Center said. He was injured and required stitches on his forehead, officials said. The Georgia native celebrated his 95th birthday on Tuesday.  The …

Peruvian president Martín Vizcarra has dissolved Congress to end a year-long battle with rightwing lawmakers over his anti-corruption campaign, but rebel legislators refused to leave the chamber as protests against them started across the country. Peru’s worst political crisis in two decades threatens unrest in the South American country and could bring lawmaking to a …

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – After a turbulent summer for healthcare in the Ohio Valley, many residents are worried about what the future holds. On Thursday afternoon, 7News sat down for an exclusive interview with Albert L. Wright, Jr., who serves as President and CEO of the West Virginia University Health System. “Not often do you …

Jacques Chirac, who molded the legacy of Charles de Gaulle into a personal power base that made him one of the dominant leaders of France across three decades and a vocal advocate of European unity, died on Thursday. He was 86. His death was confirmed by the Fondation Chirac in Paris. Mr. Chirac was elected …