Tag: #Washigton
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Washington, heart of US power, frozen by pandemic
Washington, Oct 4 (AFP/APP):Behind the giant bay windows of the World Bank, security guards remain at their posts, but idle. Outside, the sidewalks of Washington DC are largely empty. The bank is open, ready to host but its twice annual meetings with international financial institutions. But the meetings are all virtual these days. Next door,…
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Trump administration pushes back against impeachment probe
Washington, Oct 2 (AFP/APP):Donald Trump’s administration pushed back hard Tuesday against the impeachment probe threatening his presidency, accusing Democrats of trying to bully US diplomats into testifying against the White House. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed to prevent or delay five former or current State Department staffers from testifying in the House investigation probing…