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The US Senate reaches a deal to skip witness testimony in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, avoiding a delay that threatened to extend the procedure by days or even weeks. IMAGES
The US Senate votes to allow the calling of witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial, throwing a wrench into Republican hopes to wrap up proceedings with a swift acquittal of the former president. Five Republicans joined all 50 Democrats to vote to allow witnesses, after Democratic impeachment managers signalled their intent to subpoena congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler. SOUNDBITE
The US Senate votes in favor of a resolution confirming the timeline of US President Donald Trump's impeachment proceedings, approving closing arguments Monday February 3rd and a final vote on Wednesday February 5th. Senators earlier rejected Democratic calls for new witnesses at the impeachment trial, paving the way for the president to be acquitted next week of the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. IMAGES
US Senate votes 57-43 on impeachment charge, acquitting former president Donald Trump of inciting the deadly January 6 attack on the US Capitol. IMAGES
US Senator Patrick Leahy, who presides of the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, adjourns the Senate for the day. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.