Donald Trump

Society

Trump trial opens with fiery clashes over witnesses

House impeachment managers led by veteran prosecutor Adam Schiff used the opening debate over trial procedures.

Jan 22, 2020

By Paul Handley

Ukraine

Society

Trump tears into environmental 'doom' mongers at Davos forum

Greta Thunberg was in the audience in the Swiss Alps to hear the typically bullish speech by Trump.

Jan 22, 2020

By Sebastian Smith and Alex Pigman

Climate Change

Politics

On impeachment day, Trump sees only 'joy and optimism' in Davos

In Washington, the Senate was about to enter the heart of the impeachment trial threatening his presidency.

Jan 22, 2020

By Sebastian Smith

Climate Change

Society

Historic Trump impeachment trial to begin in earnest

Trump is accused of trying to pressure Ukraine into interfering in the 2020 US election to help him win, and then tried to thwart a congressional probe.

Jan 21, 2020

By Francesco Fontemaggi

Ukraine

Society

Thunberg, Trump to offer competing visions at climate-focused Davos

Business leaders will be keen to tout their awareness on climate change but are likely also to be concerned by the state of the global economy.

Jan 21, 2020

By Stuart Williams

Climate Change IMF

Trump to arrive for World Economic Forum

Business

Trump to meet EU chief, Iraqi president in Davos

The meetings will take place on the sidelines of the Davos conference, which this year is focusing heavily on climate emergency and social inequality.

Jan 21, 2020

By AFP News

White House

Society

Trump hails China trade deal as 'much better' than expected

The "phase one" deal marks a truce in the two countries' trade war after nearly two years of tensions.

Jan 20, 2020

By AFP News

Politics

Asian markets end week on a positive note, buoyed by trade deal

Apart from last week's blip caused by the US assassination of Iran's top general, markets have enjoyed a strong start to the new decade.

Jan 17, 2020

By AFP News

Kellyanne Conway counselor to US President Trump

Society

During impeachment trial, Trump will be chilling in Swiss resort

Trump is so confident that his Republican party majority will stay loyal that he sees no risk in jetting to Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum.

Jan 17, 2020

By Sebastian Smith

Ukraine NATO

Society

Historic Trump impeachment trial begins in Senate

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will deliver oath to the 100 senators and preside over the third impeachment trial of a chief in US history.

Jan 17, 2020

By Chris Lefkow

Congress Ukraine