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Trump Calls Grounds for His Impeachment a 'Joke'
US President Donald Trump called the grounds for his impeachment laid out by Democrats "a joke," after he was accused of pressuring his Ukrainian counterpart for domestic political reasons.
"When they look at the information, it's a joke. Impeachment for that?" Trump told a news conference in New York on Wednesday, a day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the launch of impeachment proceedings.
(Source: AFP)
Not Interested in Having Choksi, Says Antigua and Barbuda PM
Speaking to ANI, Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Brown on Wednesday said that they are not interested in having Mehul Choksi in the country and that he “brings no value to the country”.
“He will be deported ultimately after he exhausts appeals… or he will be repatriated or extradited… Indian officials are free to investigate based on his willingness to participate,” Brown was quoted as saying.
Kristalina Georgieva Named IMF Managing Director
The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday formally selected Kristalina Georgieva of Bulgaria to be only the second woman ever to lead the 189-member institution.
The selection had been all but guaranteed after the global crisis lender said earlier this month that Georgieva, a former World Bank CEO, was the sole candidate.
In acknowledging her selection, Georgieva spoke of tempestuous times for the global economy.
(Source: AFP)
Israeli President Tasks Netanyahu With Forming New Govt
Israeli president tasks Netanyahu with forming new government, according to a statement.
(Source: AFP)