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The US House of Representatives begins its momentous vote on impeaching President Donald Trump for a second time, on charges of "incitement of insurrection." After hours of intense debate, a bipartisan majority of members is expected to impeach the president, who urged supporters last week to march on the US Capitol and "fight like hell," actions that Democrats say incited a mob to stage a violent and deadly uprising. IMAGES
US President Donald Trump arrives in the House chamber, where he was impeached just seven weeks ago, ahead of his third State of the Union address. IMAGES
The impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump resumes in the Senate as House managers and members of Trump's legal team are allowed two hours each to try to convince senators to vote or reject a motion to call witnesses. IMAGES
The US House of Representatives votes to send articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for trial, a key step in Democratic efforts to remove the president for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. IMAGES
The House panel that investigated last year's attack on the US Capitol recommends that criminal charges be filed against former president Donald Trump. The committee unanimously recommended that the Justice Department charge Trump with inciting an insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiring to defraud the US government and making false statements. 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.