The coalminer's daughter who chose to challenge the US president
The road to the impeachment inquiry witness desk for Fiona Hill was a long and unlikely one, starting in northern England and winding its way through the Soviet Union and the halls of Harvard.

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Salmond denies 14 sex assault charges against 10 women
Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has said he will "vigorously" defend his position after pleading not guilty to offences against 10 women.

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White House aides turn on Trump over Ukraine
Key impeachment witnesses said yesterday it was clear US President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani was pursuing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine. Their testimony undercuts the president's argument he only wanted to root out Ukrainian corruption.

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Epstein victims demand Prince Andrew helps investigation into paedophile
Lawyers for the victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein say Prince Andrew should speak to US investigators immediately, after the senior British royal withdrew from public duties over what he called his "ill-judged association" with the convicted paedophile.

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Desire to defeat president unites rivals as primaries loom closer
The top 10 Democratic candidates for president united around two ideas in a mostly civil two-hour debate: President Donald Trump must be defeated at the ballot box, and they are each best positioned to do it.

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