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World News Briefs -- February 5, 2020 (Evening Edition)
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Reuters: U.S. Senate acquits Trump in historic vote as re-election campaign looms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was acquitted on Wednesday in his U.S. Senate impeachment trial, saved by fellow Republicans who rallied to protect him nine months before he asks voters in a deeply divided America to give him a second White House term.
The businessman-turned-politician, 73, survived only the third presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history - just like the two other impeached presidents - in his turbulent presidency’s darkest chapter. Trump now plunges into an election season that promises to further polarize the country.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian forces make fresh strategic advance despite warning from Turkish president.
Erdogan warns Assad to move Syrian forces away from Idlib posts.
US offers Turkey aid, threatens pressure over Syria violence.
Trump says war with Iran was ‘closer than you thought’.
Khamenei: Palestinians must force out Israel, U.S. with 'jihad'.
Militia loyal to Shiite cleric Moqtada al Sadr clashes with protesters in Baghdad.
Former Lebanon economy chief in plea for $25bn bailout plan.
Trump: 'Perhaps' Iranian leaders 'too proud or too foolish' to negotiate with US.
Plane breaks apart after skidding off runway in Turkey.
Dozens of rescue workers killed in second Turkish avalanche.
ASIA
Chinese President Xi Jinping ‘confident’ coronavirus outbreak can be contained.
Coronavirus death toll in China's Hubei province nears 600, with almost 20,000 infections.
Hong Kong imposes mandatory quarantine for travelers from China.
Tokyo Olympics organisers have 'serious concerns' over novel coronavirus threat.
Civilian casualties down in Afghanistan in 2019; 2,800 killed.
North Korea slams Japan for territorial claims.
South Korea president seeks end to corruption.
AFRICA
Namibia president stays as opposition loses election challenge.
Burkina Faso sets presidential vote for November 22.
Guinea opposition vows to boycott Conde's reform referendum.
Lesotho's first lady charged with murder of predecessor.
Peter Mutharika: Malawi president to contest election ruling.
Libya says almost $1 bn lost in oil blockade.
Pompeo to pay first visit to Africa.
Kenya leader warns against US, China rivalry in Africa.
EUROPE
Ukraine security services search TV channel office over PM wiretap.
‘Crimea is lost,’ Pompeo reportedly tells Ukraine.
Romanian legislators topple PM Orban's government.
Liberals and conservatives team up with far-right in Germany to oust left-wing state premier.
Angela Merkel's party demands new vote after regional politician is elected with support from far-right AfD in move that has shocked Germany.
EU to overhaul process for admitting new members.
UK to strengthen sea patrols to ward off post-Brexit fishing wars.
EU focuses on enlargement into Balkans after Brexit.
US sees Cyprus as key player in east Med energy.
AMERICAS
Trump to make statement on impeachment 'victory' on Thursday.
US House Democrats 'likely' to subpoena John Bolton: Nadler.
Buttigieg holds narrow lead over Sanders in Iowa: partial results.
Coronavirus: Wuhan to US military base airlift underway; passengers quarantined on arrival.
FBI director warns of ongoing Russian ‘information warfare’.
Wray says FBI conduct surrounding Carter Page FISA warrant 'unacceptable' and 'cannot be repeated'.
Venezuela's Guaido meets Trump but overshadowed by impeachment.
US threatens Venezuela with 'crippling' measures after Trump-Guaidó meeting.
Watchdog: 138 Salvadoran migrants killed after deported from U.S..
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
AFRICOM continues strikes targeting al-Shabab militants in Somalia.
Alleged al-Qaida assassination squad leader arrested in Arizona for Fallujah police murders.
UK to pass law to stop early release of terrorists by February 27: government source.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
S&P 500, Nasdaq mint record highs after strong U.S. data, waning virus fears.
Coronavirus: Cathay Pacific asks all 27,000 employees to take turns on three weeks unpaid leave.
Coronavirus: Chinese Grand Prix in doubt as Shanghai suspends sports events.
Factbox: Coronavirus hits demand for oil, energy.
There’s a 70% chance of recession in the next six months, new study from MIT and State Street finds.
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