bbc--2020-01-18--Trump impeachment: Who's who in the Senate trial?

The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump , and the Republican leader now faces a trial in the Senate .
Members of the upper house will decide whether to remove Mr Trump from office .
As the Republican party hold a Senate majority , he will likely be acquitted .
But House impeachment managers - in essence , the prosecutors - will try to convince senators that the president should be ousted from the White House , for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress .
It is the third time an impeachment trial has happened in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : All you need to know • A very simple guide to the Senate trial • The case for and against impeaching Trump Here is our guide to the cast of characters , including the lawyers who will defend Mr Trump and those who will seek to have him removed from office .
This is not the first impeachment for some of the key players in this political drama .
Mr McConnell took part in impeachment and Senate trial of President Bill Clinton in 1999 .
Back then , he was the chair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a member of the `` Conservative Coalition '' - a bi-partisan group of senators representing southern states .
Mr McConnell is currently setting out the rules of the trial with the minority leader , Democratic member Chuck Schumer - although as majority leader , Mr McConnell will have the final say .
The Republican senator drew fire after he said there would be `` total co-ordination '' with the White House in the process .
Senators are expected to act as impartial jurors in the process .
Currently , he is battling with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and documents will be allowed in the trial .
Mr Roberts is the youngest chief justice of the US in more than 200 years , taking the position in 2005 at the age of 50 .
He made his older colleagues laugh recently when he referenced the phrase `` OK Boomer '' in a Supreme Court session .
Mr Roberts will preside over the impeachment trial , making sure all sides stick to the rules .
He swore in senators as jurors early in January .
He is ideologically conservative , although he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Supreme Court before and has repeatedly stated his belief that the body should be non-political .
• Why US top court is more political than UK's Mr Roberts rebuked Mr Trump two years ago when the president criticised a jurist who did not back his immigration policies as an `` Obama judge '' .
`` We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges , Bush judges or Clinton judges , '' Mr Robert said .
`` What we have is an extraordinary group of dedicated judges doing their level best to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Mr Schiff is the leader of the seven House impeachment managers : he and Jerry Nadler , as well as House of Representatives members Jason Crow , Val Demings , Hakeem Jeffries , Zoe Lofgren and Sylvia Garcia .
These Democrats will lay out the case against the president in a bid to have him removed from office .
Mr Schiff represents California 's 28th congressional district and is chairman of the House Intelligence Committee .
As such , he has become the face of the impeachment proceedings , and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporters .
The president has launched furious attacks against the Massachusetts-born 59-year-old .
Mr Schiff said he was `` humbled '' by his appointment as lead prosecutor .
Admirers see him as the man with extensive knowledge of the impeachment case , best suited to present it to the Senate .
Another key figure in the Democratic impeachment process is Mr Nadler , the head of the House Judiciary Committee .
A New Yorker , the 72-year-old has served as a congressman since 1992 , and has a reputation as a passionate defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ voting record .
Like Mr McConnell , he was also in politics during the last impeachment .
The Congressional record shows he referred to President Clinton 's impeachment as a `` partisan railroad job '' in 1998 .
Before now , his biggest role in the impeachment proceedings were letters he sent to Mr Nadler , declaring that the White House would not take part in the inquiry and describing the process as a `` charade '' .
• What Trump supporters think of impeachment He also advised the president during Special Counsel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the 2016 election .
The New York lawyer is the chief counsel at the American Center for Law & Justice , a conservative organisation .
He is known to have deep ties to the evangelical community .
He has argued in front of the US Supreme Court a number of times - including staunch defences of religious freedoms .
For the president , Mr Sekulow served as a key figure in Mr Trump 's legal team during the Mueller inquiry .
Mr Starr is best known for his work as the independent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ investigation into real estate investments by Bill and Hillary Clinton .
This eventually widened into an investigation into President Clinton 's affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky .
The Starr Report , published in 1998 , led to Mr Clinton 's impeachment .
He was succeeded as independent counsel in 2002 by Robert Ray - another member of Mr Trump 's Senate trial defence team .
A Republican originally from Texas , Mr Starr has argued 36 cases before the Supreme Court .
The retired Harvard University professor is an expert on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served on a number of famous cases .
He defended OJ Simpson as a member of the so-called `` Dream Team '' during the American football star 's murder trial , and has represented celebrities like Mike Tyson and Patty Hearst .
Speaking to CBS News , the lawyer said he was `` very , very concerned '' about the precedent this impeachment could establish , and said he agreed to serve Mr Trump `` as an independent constitutional scholar '' .
`` I take no position on the politics - just on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the team include Pam Bondi , former Florida Attorney General , and lawyers Eric Hershmann and Jane Raskin .
Senators are supposed to be impartial jurors during the impeachment trial .
But the expectation is that this will be a highly partisan vote .
The Senate needs a two-thirds majority to remove Mr Trump from power .
Given that Republicans hold 53 seats in the upper house , it is likely the president will be acquitted .
But Mr Trump has critics within his own party .
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski said she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's stance in the wake of Mr McConnell 's comments about `` total co-operation '' , given the need for impartiality during the trial .
US media suggest that former presidential candidate Mitt Romney , as well as Ben Sasse and Susan Collins , are also important Republican senators to watch as the trial continues to see exactly how they react to the evidence .
However , media outlets also say two Democratic senators - Doug Jones and Joe Manchin - could even be persuaded to side with the Republicans and vote no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While it is likely a foregone conclusion , these are the senators to watch .
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bbc--2020-01-18--Lebanon protests: Anti-government protesters clash with police

Anti-government protesters and the security forces have clashed in central Beirut .
More than 160 people have had to be @ @ @ @ @ latest violence .

Anti-government protesters and the security forces have clashed in central Beirut.
Nearly 400 people were injured in the worst violence since unrest broke out in October last year.


bbc--2020-01-18--Orthodox Christians brave an icy dip to mark Epiphany

Worshippers across Russia and Eastern Europe have been braving icy waters for Epiphany , one of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar .
Celebrated on 19 January , Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan .
To mark the event many Orthodox Christians submerge themselves in holes of icy water .
They may dip themselves three times in the water to honour the Holy Trinity .
It is believed the tradition brings good health to worshippers and washes them of their sins .
Above , an Orthodox priest blesses water in Svyatoye , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moscow .
Worshippers believe all water becomes holy on Epiphany .
Some also think that freezing water can have beneficial health effects .
Serbian Orthodox worshippers jump into the cold water of the Sava river in Belgrade .
In this picture , a woman takes a dip in the Russian city of Omsk , where temperatures have dropped below -10C ( 14F ) .
These prison guards watched as an inmate submerged himself at a high-security penal colony in Omsk .
Worshippers pose for a photo after swimming in Belgrade 's Sava River @

To mark the event many Orthodox Christians submerge themselves in holes of icy water. They may dip themselves three times in the water to honour the Holy Trinity.


bbc--2020-01-18--US Space Force mocked for unveiling camouflage uniforms

The US Space Force has defended its newly unveiled camouflage uniforms after they were roundly mocked on social media .
The force , officially launched by US President Donald Trump last month , posted a picture of the uniform to its Twitter account .
The uniform in the picture has a woodland camouflage design with badges embroidered on the arm and chest .
Reacting to the uniform , many critics had the same question : `` Camo in space ? ''
One Twitter user asked : `` Have they never seen space before ? ''
Another illustrated the difference between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help military personnel blend in with their surroundings .
The force explained its rationale in a tweeted response .
It said it was `` utilising current Army/Air Force uniforms '' and `` saving costs of designing/producing a new one '' in doing so .
`` Members will look like their joint counterparts they 'll be working with , on the ground , '' the force added in the tweet .
But the force may as well have been tweeting in a vacuum , as the derision continued unabated .
Flanked by US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force at an army base near Washington in December last year .
Mr Trump said the force would help the US military `` deter aggression '' in what he called `` the world 's newest war-fighting domain '' .
But the new military service , overseen by the US Air Force , is not intended to put troops into orbit .
Rather , it will protect US assets such as the hundreds of satellites used for communication and surveillance .
US Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett said the Space Force would comprise about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Trump administration has allocated $ 40m ( £34m ) to fund the force in its first year .


bbc--2020-01-18--UK businesses fear post-Brexit break from EU rules

Businesses have warned that food prices may rise and jobs may be affected after the chancellor vowed to end alignment with EU rules after Brexit .
Sajid Javid told the Financial Times the UK would not be a `` ruletaker '' after Brexit , urging businesses to `` adjust '' .
The Food and Drink Federation said the proposals were likely to cause food prices to rise at the end of this year .
The Confederation of British Industry said for many firms , keeping existing EU rules would support jobs .
The automotive , food and drink and pharmaceutical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that moving away from key EU rules would be damaging .
• Clock to illuminate No 10 as UK leaves the EU • How soon will Brexit happen ?
In an interview with Financial Times , the chancellor said the Treasury would not support manufacturers that favour staying aligned with EU rules , as companies had known since 2016 that the UK was going to leave the EU .
`` Admittedly they did n't know the exact terms , '' he said .
The UK 's 11-month transition period begins after it leaves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Javid declined to specify which EU rules he wanted to drop , but said some businesses would benefit from Brexit , while others would not .
He added : `` There will not be alignment , we will not be a ruletaker , we will not be in the single market and we will not be in the customs union - and we will do this by the end of the year . ''
Tim Rycroft , chief operating officer of the Food and Drink Federation , told BBC Radio 4 's Today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death knell '' for frictionless trade with the EU .
Acknowledging that some industries might benefit from Brexit , he said : `` We also have to make sure the government clearly understands what the consequences will be for industries like ours if they go ahead and change our trading terms . ''
The Confederation of British Industry ( CBI ) said it welcomed the chancellor 's `` ambitious '' vision but said the government should not feel an `` obligation '' to depart from EU rules .
Carolyn Fairbairn , CBI director-general @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly in some of the most deprived regions of the UK '' , keeping the same rules would support jobs and maintain competitiveness .
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the automotive industry in the UK and EU was `` uniquely integrated '' and its priority was to avoid `` expensive tariffs and other 'behind the border ' barriers '' .
It said it was vital to have `` early sight '' of the government 's plans so companies could evaluate their impact .
And the Chemical Industries Association said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alignment with our European counterparts , which represents the largest single market for our products . ''
BBC business correspondent Katy Austin pointed out that the association 's members were concentrated in the north of England , an area the government is particularly keen to be seen to support .
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell tweeted that Conservative promises about frictionless trade with the EU after Brexit were `` now exposed as not worth paper they were written on '' .
This tough tone from the chancellor appears to have a two-pronged intention .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ business , which is , effectively , that Brexit is going to happen so just get on with it .
Getting on the wrong side of businesses has never been familiar ground for the Conservatives , but a majority government gives you the freedom to do the uncomfortable stuff .
It means the Tories can now be emboldened to say some companies will suffer because of Brexit in a way they never would have before .
And with the general election now behind them , they can also pay little heed to warnings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could lead to food shortages and job cuts .
The second motivation for this tough talk is likely to be about positioning ahead of the trade deal yet to be done with the EU .
The rhetoric around not being a `` rule-taker '' suggests the Conservatives want to be seen as preparing to have a tough battle with the EU to secure a deal without regulations - if they can .
• Could the UK and EU sort a trade deal in months ?
The government has not yet agreed a future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to do so during the 11-month transition period .
During this period the UK will continue to follow EU rules and contribute to its budget .
The chancellor also said he wanted to double the UK 's annual economic growth to between 2.7 and 2.8 % .
The outgoing governor of the Bank of England , Mark Carney , told the Financial Times last week he thought the UK 's trend growth rate was much lower , at between 1 and 1.5 % .
Mr Javid said the extra growth would come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Midlands and the north of England - even if they did not offer as much `` bang for the buck '' as projects in other parts of the country .
He also pledged to rewrite Treasury investment rules , which have tended to favour government investment in places with high economic growth and high productivity .

It means the Tories can now be emboldened to say some companies will suffer because of Brexit in a way they never would have before. And with the general election now behind them, they can also pay little heed to warnings from the shadow chancellor that no alignment could lead to food shortages and job cuts.


bbc--2020-01-18--Delta Air Lines sued by California teachers over fuel dump

Four teachers are suing Delta Air Lines after one of its aircraft dumped fuel over schools as it made an emergency landing .
The flight was forced to return to Los Angeles International Airport because of engine problems .
Delta confirmed the plane had dumped the fuel to reduce its landing weight .
Nearly 60 people were treated at six local schools , many of them children .
The four teachers are now seeking unspecified damages over the incident .
`` The plaintiffs could feel the fuel on their clothes , their flesh , their eyes and their skin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , adding that the fuel `` penetrated their mouths and noses as well , producing a lasting and severe irritation '' .
The teachers filed the suit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday .
According to the Los Angeles Times , the suit says jet fuel is dangerous to humans and cites the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry .
Delta has yet to comment on the lawsuit .
The flight was bound for Shanghai .
It landed safely shortly after the fuel dump , with all 167 passengers and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cited by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for a violation .
The agency characterised the fuel dump as a public nuisance .
It comes after the Federal Aviation Administration ( FAA ) launched an investigation into the incident immediately after Tuesday 's emergency landing .
Aviation rules say that planes can dump fuel in emergency landings , but only over designated areas and at a high altitude .
On Wednesday , the FAA said the crew had released the fuel without telling air traffic control .
A transcript of radio transmissions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pilot had initially told controllers there was no need to dump , before later releasing the fuel .

"The plaintiffs could feel the fuel on their clothes, their flesh, their eyes and their skin," a lawyer for the teachers said, adding that the fuel "penetrated their mouths and noses as well, producing a lasting and severe irritation".


bbc--2020-01-18--Mexico violence: Indigenous musicians killed in ambush in Guerrero

Ten indigenous musicians have been shot dead and burned in an ambush in western Mexico believed to have been carried out by a drug cartel , officials say .
The members of the Nahuas indigenous group were returning from a party when they were attacked in the town of Chilapa in Guerrero state .
The victims , all men , were aged between 15 and 42 .
The Los Ardillos cartel , which frequently targets indigenous people in the area , was blamed for the attack .
The victims , part of the Sensación Musical group , were returning to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the day before , said David Sánchez Luna , co-ordinator of the regional indigenous group known as CRAC-PF .
Gunmen attacked their vehicle at around 14:00 local time ( 20:00 GMT ) in Mexcalcingo , he said .
When the bodies were found , they were beyond recognition .
After authorities refused to release them to the families , hundreds of indigenous people blocked a road on Friday night , La Jornada newspaper reported ( in Spanish ) .
The Guerrero prosecutor 's office said it was investigating the case .
Guerrero is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , where drug gangs fight for control of trafficking routes to the Pacific and other parts of the country .
The Los Ardillos have been linked to dozens of deaths in recent months , including many indigenous people , according to local media .
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has opted for a non-confrontational approach to the cartels , focusing , instead , on tackling inequality central to his efforts under a policy dubbed `` abrazos , no balazos '' - hugs not bullets .
But this policy has come in for criticism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including an ambush in which nine members of a Mormon community were killed .
The president vowed to create a new National Guard to tackle violence , but few have signed up to the force and amid fear of being killed on the job .

But this policy has come in for criticism after a number of high-profile attacks, including an ambush in which nine members of a Mormon community were killed. The president vowed to create a new National Guard to tackle violence, but few have signed up to the force and amid fear of being killed on the job.


bbc--2020-01-18--Rain brings bushfire relief to parts of Australia

Parts of Australia 's east coast have been hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms , dousing some bushfires but also @ @ @ @ @ .
Some , such as this thirsty koala , have been making the most of @ @ @ @ @ more : Storms lash some of Australia 's fire-hit regions

Parts of Australia's east coast have been hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms, dousing some bushfires but also bringing the threat of flooding.
Some, such as this thirsty koala, have been making the most of the wet conditions.
Read more: Storms lash some of Australia's fire-hit regions


bbc--2020-01-18--Harry and Meghan: Queen and Buckingham Palace statements in full

The Queen and Buckingham Palace have issued statements following talks between senior members of the Royal Family to discuss new roles for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
Here is the Queen 's statement in full : '' Following many months of conversations and more recent discussions , I am pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family .
`` Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family .
`` I recognise the challenges they have experienced as a result of intense scrutiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their wish for a more independent life .
`` I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country , the Commonwealth and beyond , and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family .
`` It is my whole family 's hope that today 's agreement allows them to start building a happy and peaceful new life . ''
Here is Buckingham Palace 's statement in full : '' The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are grateful to Her Majesty and the Royal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ embark on the next chapter of their lives .
`` As agreed in this new arrangement , they understand that they are required to step back from royal duties , including official military appointments .
They will no longer receive public funds for royal duties .
`` With The Queen 's blessing , the Sussexes will continue to maintain their private patronages and associations .
While they can no longer formally represent The Queen , the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family .
`` The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage , which will remain their UK family home .
`` Buckingham Palace does not comment on the details of security arrangements .
There are well established independent processes to determine the need for publicly-funded security .
`` This new model will take effect in the spring of 2020 . ''

"I want to thank them for all their dedicated work across this country, the Commonwealth and beyond, and am particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family.


bbc--2020-01-09--Duke of Sussex: The party prince who carved his own path

The Duke of Sussex grew up in the media spotlight - from a young royal dealing with his mother 's death , through his partying teenage years , to his career in the military .
Since then Harry has followed in his mother 's footsteps , doing charity work across the globe .
He has got married and become a father .
Now he and the Duchess of Sussex will begin a new chapter - stepping back as `` senior '' royals and splitting their time between the UK and North America .
Harry has tried to balance his public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the publicity that comes with being sixth in line to the throne has helped him to bolster support for his charitable endeavours .
But there have also been times when that attention has become too much , and he has fought fiercely for his family 's privacy .
Born at St Mary 's Hospital , Paddington , on 15 September 1984 , the prince was christened Henry Charles Albert David by the Archbishop of Canterbury in December of that year in St George 's Chapel , Windsor .
But it was officially announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would be known as Harry .
The prince 's childhood was cut short when his mother died in 1997 .
Princess Diana was killed in a crash in Paris , aged 36 , as the car she was in sped through a tunnel followed by paparazzi photographers .
Her death shook royal fans the world over , but it was 12-year-old Harry and 15-year-old William whose lives changed forever .
The funeral , which featured the image of the boys walking behind their mother 's hearse to attend the service at Westminster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programmes on the BBC .
`` I can safely say that losing my mum at the age of 12 , and therefore shutting down all of my emotions for the last 20 years , has had a quite serious effect on not only my personal life but my work as well , '' the prince said in an interview with the Daily Telegraph in 2017 .
He added : `` I have probably been very close to a complete breakdown on numerous occasions when all sorts of grief and all sorts of lies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you from every angle . ''
The prince followed the educational path of his older brother William , at Wetherby School in Notting Hill , before entering Eton in 1998 .
After leaving Eton with two A-levels in 2003 , Harry took a gap year .
He worked on a sheep farm in Australia and with Aids orphans in Lesotho , paving the way for the charity he later set up there .
Attention from the press has been a constant in Harry 's life .
The front page of a 2002 edition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the World roared : `` Harry 's drugs shame '' , and claimed Prince Charles sent his son to visit a rehab clinic as punishment for smoking cannabis .
St James 's Palace confirmed the then 17-year-old had `` experimented with the drug on several occasions '' but said the use was not `` regular '' .
Then in October 2004 , there was a scuffle with a photographer outside a club .
A royal spokesman said at the time the 20-year-old prince was hit in the face by a camera `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ When Harry pushed the camera away , `` it 's understood that a photographer 's lip was cut '' , the spokesman added .
The following year , an image of the prince dressed as a Nazi at a fancy dress party sparked outrage .
Clarence House later said the prince had apologised for any `` offence or embarrassment '' caused and had realised `` it was a poor choice of costume '' .
And in 2009 , video footage emerged of Harry using offensive language to describe an Asian member of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the prince was `` extremely sorry for any offence his words might cause '' but said he had `` used the term without any malice and as a nickname about a highly popular member of his platoon '' .
Harry enjoyed lighter-hearted press coverage during the London 2012 Olympic Games , in his role as an Olympic ambassador .
In the same year he spent a lot of time in front of the cameras for the Queen 's Jubilee .
As part of those celebrations Harry completed his first royal solo tour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bahamas , Brazil and Jamaica .
However , that August , photos emerged of the prince and a young woman naked in a Las Vegas hotel room .
The two photos , published on US gossip website TMZ and later in the Sun newspaper , were taken on a private break with friends , with the site reporting the prince was in a group playing `` strip billiards '' .
He later said he had `` probably let myself down '' but added : `` I was in a private area and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ privacy that one should expect . ''
There is , however , a saving grace to the scrapes Harry has found himself in .
As the younger brother to the expected future king , Harry has relatively little responsibility .
Like the Queen 's sister , Princess Margaret , and Prince Charles 's younger siblings , Harry is a `` spare to the heir '' - and a world away from the throne .
So Harry 's indiscretions have done little to dent public opinion of him .
And he has perhaps had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ security worries would have made active service in Afghanistan impossible for his older brother , for example .
Harry spent 10 years in the armed forces , becoming the first royal in more than 25 years to serve in a war zone .
He was left disappointed in 2007 when Army chiefs decided not to send him to Iraq because of `` unacceptable risks '' , but later spent 10 weeks serving in Afghanistan in 2008 .
Harry returned to the country as an Apache helicopter pilot from September 2012 to January 2013 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in July 2013 .
He later described how he had shot at Taliban insurgents , and said that being in Afghanistan was `` as normal as it 's going to get '' for him .
When he announced he would be leaving the Army in 2015 , the prince said his time in the military would `` stay with me for the rest of my life '' .
This is reflected in his charity work , which mostly concentrates on mental health and helping service veterans .
Harry 's most notable charity work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Invictus Games in 2014 .
The Paralympic-style international competition for injured ex-service personnel has been held in London , Orlando , Toronto and Sydney .
He has also supported the charity Walking With the Wounded , for injured veterans .
The prince 's other charity work includes supporting conservation projects in Africa and jointly founding Sentebale , a charity to help orphans in Lesotho .
He has continued his mother 's work helping children affected by HIV and Aids , and supporting the Halo Trust 's work in clearing landmines .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ through a live minefield in central Angola in 1997 .
She died in Paris later that year , before seeing the full impact of her visit - such as the signing of an international treaty to outlaw the weapons - but Harry highlighted her achievements when he retraced her steps in September 2019 .
In recent years , Harry has had counselling to help him deal with his mother 's death .
He was best man at his brother William 's wedding in April 2011 , and has since spoken of how hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a candid interview with the Daily Telegraph , he described shutting down all of his emotions for nearly 20 years and refusing to thinking about his mother .
This , he said , had a `` quite serious effect '' on his personal life and his work , and brought him close to a breakdown `` on numerous occasions '' .
He also said he would probably regret `` for the rest of his life '' how brief his last phone call with his mother was , and spoke of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` total kid through and through '' , he said .
Harry , William and the Duchess of Cambridge joined forces to focus their campaigning efforts on mental health .
They founded Heads Together , which aims to tackle stigma and fundraise for new support services .
As one of the world 's most high-profile bachelors , Harry 's love life has drawn much interest over the years .
In late 2016 , he confirmed a new relationship with US actor , Meghan Markle , while issuing a statement accusing journalists of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ legal battles to keep defamatory stories out of papers '' , attempts by reporters and photographers to get into her home and the `` bombardment '' of nearly every friend and loved one in her life .
The pair had met on a blind date , organised by a mutual friend .
Then after just two dates , they went on holiday together to Botswana .
In September 2017 , the year before their wedding , Meghan told Vanity Fair magazine she and Harry were `` two people who are really happy and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview that November , when their engagement was announced , Harry admitted he had never heard of Meghan before his friend introduced them , and was `` beautifully surprised '' .
He designed the engagement ring for Meghan , including two diamonds from his mother 's jewellery collection .
The couple married in May 2018 at a ceremony at St George 's Chapel in Windsor , and consequently became known as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex .
On a 16-day tour of Australia that October , the duke and duchess announced they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they were happy to share the `` personal joy '' of their news .
Baby Archie , described by Harry as `` our own little bundle of joy '' , was born on 6 May 2019 .
The duke 's past year has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows .
In March , he and his wife split their household office from that of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge .
In April , the launch of the Sussexes ' Instagram account amassed more than one million followers in record-breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
The joy of becoming parents was followed days later by news Harry had accepted damages and an apology from a paparazzi agency which had used a helicopter to take photographs of his home in the Cotswolds .
In June , the Sussexes announced they would split from the charity they shared with the Cambridges - fuelling speculation of a rift between brothers Harry and William .
A 10-day tour of Africa at the end of September 2019 started well .
Harry raised awareness for causes close to his heart , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Archbishop Desmond Tutu .
But during the tour , the Duchess of Sussex launched legal action against the Mail on Sunday over a claim that it unlawfully published one of her private letters .
In a lengthy statement Harry said `` positive '' coverage of the tour of Africa had exposed the `` double standards '' of the `` press pack that has vilified [ the duchess ] almost daily for the past nine months '' .
And in an ITV documentary , filmed during the tour and broadcast the following month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjust to royal life while the duke said his mental health was a matter of `` constant management '' .
But much of the rest of his future - including where he , his wife and baby will live - is , for the moment , unclear .

Harry has tried to balance his public and private lives. At times, the publicity that comes with being sixth in line to the throne has helped him to bolster support for his charitable endeavours. But there have also been times when that attention has become too much, and he has fought fiercely for his family's privacy.


bbc--2020-01-18--Harry and Meghan: Your questions answered on tax, titles and trademarks

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently announced they would step back as senior royals .
Here we answer some of the questions we have received from readers about Prince Harry and Meghan 's possible plans .
If Prince Harry and Meghan assume permanent residency in Canada , will they pay taxes ?
- Paul , Vancouver The duke and duchess have said they do not have any special tax privileges , so it is likely the usual rules apply .
It 's not clear how much time Prince Harry and Meghan intend to spend in Canada .
But if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they spend 183 days in a tax year in the country , then Canada will consider them resident for tax purposes .
Even if they spend less time abroad - perhaps so Meghan can continue to fulfil the requirements for British citizenship - they will be expected to pay tax on any income they earn from working in Canada .
How do Canadians feel about the monarchy ?
- Alex Bowers , Kent The Queen is Canada 's head of state .
Recent polls have found Canadians leaning towards severing ties with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen very favourably .
A poll of 1,000 people last year by Research Co suggested 33 % wanted an elected head of state , while 31 % wanted to keep the monarchy .
Republican sentiment is more common in French-speaking Quebec , where 53 % said they wanted a republic .
But Prince Harry himself has a 70 % favourability rating in Canada , while for Meghan it is 60 % .
• Why Meghan and Harry have Canada in their sights • How could Harry and Meghan make money ?
If they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one day regain them ?
- Sarah Coleman , Lancashire Prince Harry and Meghan have said they will no longer use their HRH titles .
From this spring , they will become known as Harry , Duke of Sussex , and Meghan , Duchess of Sussex .
The Queen made Prince Harry Duke of Sussex , Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel on his wedding day , in May 2018 .
Meghan became the Duchess of Sussex .
Prince Harry will remain a prince , having been born one .
Only the monarch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
How can they trademark the Sussex royal name ?
- Wendy Watkins , Herefordshire Prince Harry and Meghan applied in June 2019 to trademark the `` Sussex Royal '' brand in the UK , for items including books , clothing , charitable fundraising , education and social-care services .
Their application was published in December 2019 .
If no-one objects , the trademark could be registered as early as February 2020 .
They are also reportedly seeking to register the brand as a global trademark covering a wide range of goods and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emotional support '' groups .
Do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have an automatic right to reside in Canada ?
- Heather Love , Ballynure , County Antrim The couple spent Christmas in Canada and Meghan recently returned to the country with her eight-month-old son , Archie .
As a Briton , the prince is entitled to spend up to six months a year as a visitor in Canada - anything longer than that and he would have to apply for a visa .
As an American citizen , the same rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do you have about Prince Harry and Meghan 's decision to step back as senior royals ?
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Harry and Meghan: Your questions answered on tax, titles and trademarks Published 18 January 2020
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently announced they would step back as senior royals.
Here we answer some of the questions we have received from readers about Prince Harry and Meghan's possible plans.
If Prince Harry and Meghan assume permanent residency in Canada, will they pay taxes? - Paul, Vancouver
The duke and duchess have said they do not have any special tax privileges, so it is likely the usual rules apply.
It's not clear how much time Prince Harry and Meghan intend to spend in Canada.
But if they seek permanent residency there, or they spend 183 days in a tax year in the country, then Canada will consider them resident for tax purposes.
Even if they spend less time abroad - perhaps so Meghan can continue to fulfil the requirements for British citizenship - they will be expected to pay tax on any income they earn from working in Canada.
How do Canadians feel about the monarchy? - Alex Bowers, Kent
The Queen is Canada's head of state. Recent polls have found Canadians leaning towards severing ties with the monarchy but some individual royals are still seen very favourably.
Image source, Chris Jackson Image caption, Prince Harry and Meghan enjoy a laugh at the 2017 Invictus Games in Toronto
A poll of 1,000 people last year by Research Co suggested 33% wanted an elected head of state, while 31% wanted to keep the monarchy.
Republican sentiment is more common in French-speaking Quebec, where 53% said they wanted a republic.
But Prince Harry himself has a 70% favourability rating in Canada, while for Meghan it is 60%.
If they drop their royal titles, can they one day regain them? - Sarah Coleman, Lancashire
Prince Harry and Meghan have said they will no longer use their HRH titles.
From this spring, they will become known as Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
The Queen made Prince Harry Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel on his wedding day, in May 2018. Meghan became the Duchess of Sussex.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Prince Harry and Meghan became Duke and Duchess of Sussex on their wedding day
Prince Harry will remain a prince, having been born one.
Only the monarch could restore any of their other titles.
How can they trademark the Sussex royal name? - Wendy Watkins, Herefordshire
Prince Harry and Meghan applied in June 2019 to trademark the "Sussex Royal" brand in the UK, for items including books, clothing, charitable fundraising, education and social-care services.
Their application was published in December 2019.
If no-one objects, the trademark could be registered as early as February 2020.
They are also reportedly seeking to register the brand as a global trademark covering a wide range of goods and services including clothing, stationery and "emotional support" groups.
Do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have an automatic right to reside in Canada? - Heather Love, Ballynure, County Antrim
The couple spent Christmas in Canada and Meghan recently returned to the country with her eight-month-old son, Archie.
As a Briton, the prince is entitled to spend up to six months a year as a visitor in Canada - anything longer than that and he would have to apply for a visa.
As an American citizen, the same rules apply for his wife.
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What questions do you have about Prince Harry and Meghan's decision to step back as senior royals?
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bbc--2020-01-18--In pictures: Harry and Meghan's life together

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use their HRH titles as they step back as senior members of the Royal Family .
From this spring , Prince Harry and Meghan are expected to spend most of their time in Canada and aim to become `` financially independent '' .
In 2016 , Kensington Palace released a statement confirming Harry had been dating US actress Meghan Markle `` for a few months '' .
They were pictured in public for the first time in Toronto , attending a wheelchair tennis match during the 2017 Invictus Games .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being first pictured together .
Meghan told BBC News that Harry 's proposal was `` just an amazing surprise , it was so sweet and natural and very romantic '' .
In February 2018 the couple took part in their first joint engagement with Prince Harry 's brother and sister-in-law , the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge .
As Meghan joined their Royal Foundation charity , Harry joked the foursome were now `` stuck together '' .
The couple were married at Windsor Castle , on 19 May 2018 , with 1,200 public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They travelled through the town in a horse-drawn carriage .
In June 2018 , the Queen and the duchess were seen at their first royal engagement together , as they officially opened the Mersey Gateway Bridge and Chester 's Storyhouse Theatre .
That autumn , Kensington Palace revealed the duchess was pregnant and the couple 's baby was due in the Spring .
Shortly after the announcement , they embarked on their first official overseas tour , visiting Australia , New Zealand , Fiji and Tonga .
On 6 May , 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor , who became seventh in line to the throne .
Harry told reporters : `` It 's been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine '' .
In June 2019 , the couple announced they were splitting from the charity they shared with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to set up their own foundation .

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They announced their engagement a few weeks after being first pictured together. Meghan told BBC News that Harry's proposal was "just an amazing surprise, it was so sweet and natural and very romantic".


bbc--2020-01-17--Paul Bocuse: Famed chef's restaurant loses three-star rating after 55 years

The restaurant of famed French chef Paul Bocuse has lost its three-star Michelin rating , stirring controversy .
L'Auberge du Pont de Collonges , known simply as Paul Bocuse , had held its crème de la crème rating since 1965 - a world record .
But the Michelin Guide said the food quality was `` no longer at the level of three stars '' .
It will now have two .
The family of Bocuse - a culinary icon in France - said they were `` upset '' by the decision .
The Michelin Guide 's head Gwendal Poullenec visited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver the news .
`` Obviously , there was a lot of emotion , '' he told the Washington Post in an interview , adding that there had been `` a variation in the level of the cuisine , but it remains excellent . ''
Bocuse , who died in 2018 aged 91 , was a household name in France .
He was the head of an international food empire and known as the `` pope '' of cooking in his home country .
The restaurant 's loss of a highly coveted third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and outrage from food critics around the world .
Food critic Périco Légasse called it `` an absurd and unfair decision '' .
`` Michelin can not be so stupid , '' he said on radio station FranceInfo , arguing that critics agreed the quality of food had improved since Bocuse 's death .
`` Today its discredit is total , the institution is dead , '' he said of the Michelin Guide .
This is the most recent controversy surrounding the Michelin Guide , which has made efforts in recent years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ French cuisine and overvalues formal dining .
In December , French chef Marc Veyrat lost his court case against the guide after it stripped him of a Michelin star .
Bocuse died in a room above the restaurant on 20 January 2018 .
About 1,000 people attended his funeral , with more mourners watching the ceremony on big screens set up outside the cathedral .
French President Emmanuel Macron at the time described him as the `` incarnation of French cuisine '' .
`` Although upset by the inspectors ' judgment , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to lose , it is the soul of Mr Paul , '' the restaurant and Bocuse 's family said in a statement .
`` From Collonges and from the bottom of our hearts , we will continue to bring the Sacred Fire to life with audacity , enthusiasm , excellence and a certain form of freedom . ''

"Although upset by the inspectors' judgment, there is one thing that we never want to lose, it is the soul of Mr Paul," the restaurant and Bocuse's family said in a statement.


bbc--2020-01-18--Real Madrid beat Sevilla to go top of La Liga

Real Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu .
Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane 's side , either side of Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong 's exquisite , curled equaliser .
Luka Jovic 's clever backheeled pass had allowed Casemiro to break Sevilla 's resistance after 57 minutes .
Casemiro then headed in the eventual winner from a Lucas Vazquez cross .
Barcelona can return to the summit on goal difference when they host Granada on Sunday .
Third placed Atletico @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after they were beaten 2-0 by Eibar later on Saturday .
Visitors Sevilla , who remain fourth following the defeat , made a confident start as ex-Real boss Julen Lopetegui 's side looked to close to within two points of the top two .
De Jong was denied a first-half opener from a corner after a video assistant referee review showed Nemanja Gudelj had blocked Eder Militao as the Real defender attempted to follow De Jong 's run .
Real had to remain patient until Jovic 's assist for Casemiro provided the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sevilla responded just seven minutes later as De Jong converted brilliantly into the opposite corner from just inside the box .
They were unable to make Real sweat for too long , however , as Casemiro claimed his second and the hosts , crowned Spanish Super Cup champions last weekend , were able to hold on .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro doubled his tally for the season with two goals against Sevilla
Real Madrid moved three points clear of champions Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a hard-earned victory against Sevilla at the Bernabeu.
Brazil midfielder Casemiro scored twice for Zinedine Zidane's side, either side of Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong's exquisite, curled equaliser.
Luka Jovic's clever backheeled pass had allowed Casemiro to break Sevilla's resistance after 57 minutes.
Casemiro then headed in the eventual winner from a Lucas Vazquez cross.
Barcelona can return to the summit on goal difference when they host Granada on Sunday.
Third placed Atletico Madrid remain eight points behind leaders Real after they were beaten 2-0 by Eibar later on Saturday.
Visitors Sevilla, who remain fourth following the defeat, made a confident start as ex-Real boss Julen Lopetegui's side looked to close to within two points of the top two.
De Jong was denied a first-half opener from a corner after a video assistant referee review showed Nemanja Gudelj had blocked Eder Militao as the Real defender attempted to follow De Jong's run.
Real had to remain patient until Jovic's assist for Casemiro provided the game's first spark of creativity, but Sevilla responded just seven minutes later as De Jong converted brilliantly into the opposite corner from just inside the box.
They were unable to make Real sweat for too long, however, as Casemiro claimed his second and the hosts, crowned Spanish Super Cup champions last weekend, were able to hold on.


bbc--2020-01-18--Liverpool could dominate like Man Utd did in '90s & '00s - Jenas

Liverpool could dominate English football like Manchester United did in the 1990s and 2000s , says former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas .
Premier League leaders Liverpool play United at Anfield on Sunday with Jurgen Klopp 's side 27 points ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's team , who are fifth .
`` The gap is so vast between them , '' said Jenas on BBC Radio 5 Live 's Friday Football Social .
`` Jurgen Klopp has something about managing players that Ole is learning . ''
United won the Premier League 13 times in 21 seasons , including three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2001 and again between 2007 and 2009 .
But Jenas felt Solskjaer 's style of football would not challenge for titles , while Klopp 's ability to build a team and improve players will see the European champions win more trophies .
`` The one thing that sticks out in my mind is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and what he 's capable of doing with this group of players , '' said Jenas .
`` You can have top players , but can you get them playing a style of football that 's capable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look like they 'll dominate as United did in the late '90s and early 2000s .
`` When I watch United and their style of play is this a team that can challenge Liverpool for a title ?
I 've not seen it in Solskjaer as yet .
`` I do n't see that style that can compete with the best .
That 's not to say it 's not doable as Solskjaer will evolve as a manager , he will learn and adapt . ''
Before joining Liverpool in 2015 , Klopp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guiding them to two Bundesliga titles and the Champions League final in 2013 .
Jenas added : `` Klopp built a couple of teams at Dortmund .
He won a league there , got them into a Champions League final .
`` He was a winner with really good young players .
He developed these players and even the players he has right now , look at what he 's done with Andrew Robertson , Georginio Wijnaldum , who got relegated with Newcastle , and look how Jordan Henderson has evolved over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United would be closer to challenging for titles if they had ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino in charge .
`` I 'm seeing players like Fred start to look like he can do a job , Daniel James has been brilliant so the signs are good for Manchester United and part of me thinks stick with the process and stick with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , '' said Jenas .
`` But I 'd struggle to ignore Pochettino .
He 's closer to what Klopp is than Solskjaer is and it would be a quicker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ certain type of football that would win a title . ''

Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Sir Alex Ferguson (left) won 13 Premier League titles while in charge of Manchester United
Liverpool could dominate English football like Manchester United did in the 1990s and 2000s, says former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
Jurgen Klopp's Premier League leaders host United on Sunday (16:30 GMT) and go into the game 27 points ahead of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side, who are fifth.
"The gap is so vast between them," said Jenas on BBC Radio 5 Live's Friday Football Social.
"Klopp has something about managing players that Ole is learning."
United won the Premier League 13 times in 21 seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson - who retired in 2013 - including three in a row between 1999 and 2001 and between 2007 and 2009.
Since Ferguson's retirement in 2013, they have only finished in the top two of the top flight once, though they did win the FA Cup in 2016 and the EFL Cup and the Europa League in 2017.
Former United striker Solskjaer succeeded Jose Mourinho, initially on a temporary basis, in December 2018.
However, Jenas feels the Norwegian's style of football will mean the Old Trafford side struggle to challenge for titles. In contrast, Klopp's ability to build a team and improve players will see the European champions win more trophies.
"The one thing that sticks out in my mind is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and what he's capable of doing with this group of players," said former Tottenham and Newcastle player Jenas.
"You can have top players, but can you get them playing a style of football that's capable of challenging this Liverpool team? Liverpool look like they'll dominate as United did in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
"Is this a team that can challenge Liverpool for a title? I've not seen it in Solskjaer as yet.
"I don't see that style that can compete with the best. That's not to say it's not doable. Solskjaer will evolve as a manager, he will learn and adapt."
What if Liverpool win the Premier League? Fans predict 'unbearable' outcome
Before joining Liverpool in 2015, Klopp spent seven years at Borussia Dortmund, guiding them to two Bundesliga titles, as well as the Champions League final in 2013.
Jenas added: "Klopp built a couple of teams at Dortmund. He won a league there, got them into a Champions League final.
"He was a winner with really good young players. He developed these players.
"Look at what he's done [at Liverpool] with Andrew Robertson, Georginio Wijnaldum - who got relegated with Newcastle - and look how Jordan Henderson has evolved over the past two years."
Jenas thinks United would be closer to challenging for titles if they had ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino in charge.
"I'm seeing players like Fred start to look like he can do a job. Daniel James has been brilliant. So the signs are good for Manchester United and part of me thinks stick with the process and stick with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer," he said.
"But I'd struggle to ignore Pochettino. He's closer to what Klopp is than Solskjaer is, and it would be a quicker process to get that team playing a certain type of football that would win a title."


bbc--2020-01-18--What happened in the Premier League on Saturday?

Manchester City threw away the chance of a win in a dramatic climax at Etihad Stadium , while bottom-of-the-table Norwich battled for a much-needed victory over strugglers Bournemouth .
Two goals from Sergio Aguero inside the last 10 minutes looked to have helped champions Manchester City to victory over Crystal Palace , but Fernandinho 's own goal just before stoppage time ensured the sides drew 2-2 .
Newcastle United earned a late 1-0 home win over Chelsea thanks to a 94th-minute winning goal from Isaac Hayden .
At the bottom of the table , Teemu Pukki 's first-half penalty was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win over Bournemouth , who are now only one place and three points above the Canaries , as both sides finished with 10 men .
Wolves fought back from two goals down at half-time for a superb 3-2 win at Southampton , with one goal from Pedro Neto and two from Raul Jimenez moving them up into sixth place .
Arsenal were closing in on victory at home to Sheffield United , but the Blades fought back with a late John Fleck goal ensuring a 1-1 draw .
Elsewhere , Watford missed out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win when Troy Deeney had a penalty saved by Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga , but the 0-0 draw means Nigel Pearson 's Hornets are unbeaten in seven games .
Hundreds of West Ham fans protested about the running of the club in the week of the 10-year anniversary since David Sullivan and David Gold took over , while on the pitch the Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton .
Brighton are still searching for their first league win of 2020 after they were held 1-1 by Aston Villa at the @ @ @

Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Fernandinho's late own goal earned Crystal Palace an away point
Manchester City threw away the chance of a win in a dramatic climax at Etihad Stadium, while bottom-of-the-table Norwich battled for a much-needed victory over strugglers Bournemouth.
Two goals from Sergio Aguero inside the last 10 minutes looked to have helped champions Manchester City to victory over Crystal Palace, but Fernandinho's own goal just before stoppage time ensured the sides drew 2-2.
Newcastle United earned a late 1-0 home win over Chelsea thanks to a 94th-minute winning goal from Isaac Hayden.
At the bottom of the table, Teemu Pukki's first-half penalty was enough for Norwich to claim a 1-0 win over Bournemouth, who are now only one place and three points above the Canaries, as both sides finished with 10 men.
Wolves fought back from two goals down at half-time for a superb 3-2 win at Southampton, with one goal from Pedro Neto and two from Raul Jimenez moving them up into sixth place.
Arsenal were closing in on victory at home to Sheffield United, but the Blades fought back with a late John Fleck goal ensuring a 1-1 draw.
Elsewhere, Watford missed out on the chance of a fourth straight win when Troy Deeney had a penalty saved by Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga, but the 0-0 draw means Nigel Pearson's Hornets are unbeaten in seven games.
Hundreds of West Ham fans protested about the running of the club in the week of the 10-year anniversary since David Sullivan and David Gold took over, while on the pitch the Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw by Everton.
Brighton are still searching for their first league win of 2020 after they were held 1-1 by Aston Villa at the Amex Stadium.


bbc--2020-01-18--Haaland scores hat-trick on Dortmund debut

If anyone thought Erling Braut Haaland 's move to Borussia Dortmund would signal a tempering of his goalscoring exploits , the Norwegian proved them emphatically wrong on Saturday with a stunning 23-minute debut hat-trick .
The 19-year-old joined Dortmund for £17.1m last month , after netting 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this season - a tally that included five hat-tricks .
He made that six courtesy of the perfect introduction to his new club and league .
Having come off the bench on 56 minutes , with Dortmund trailing 3-1 , he scored just three minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levelled the match at 3-3 .
Haaland then put Dortmund ahead for the first time with 18 minutes left when he tapped home after Thorgan Hazard got in behind the Augsburg defence and completed his treble when captain Marco Reus played him into the area , slamming the ball home to make it 5-3 .
`` I am pretty relaxed about it , I do n't really know why , '' the son of former Leeds , Nottingham Forest and Manchester City player Alf-Inge Haaland told reporters after his stunning Bundesliga bow .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ with great team-mates and good people around me .
I came here to score goals and it was a good debut for me . ''
Haaland , who had been a reported transfer target for Juventus and Manchester United , scored eight goals in this season 's Champions League group stage , the second most in the competition .
Augsburg had led 2-0 through goals from Florian Niederlechner and Marco Richter .
After Julian Brandt pulled one back for Dortmund , Niederlechner scored his second on 55 minutes before Haaland 's introduction .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the winter break lifts Dortmund to fourth in the Bundesliga .
Leaders RB Leipzig extended their advantage to five points with a 3-1 victory against Union Berlin , after second placed Borussia Monchengladbach lost 2-0 to Schalke on Friday .
Dortmund have been playing without that kind of a striker for a couple of years now .
One of the reasons supporters and people within the club have given for the lack of success - not winning a trophy - is perhaps the lack of a goalscorer , a number nine that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He changes the dynamic .
Suddenly you have someone making the runs into the box , going into the channels .
You do n't have all these false nines circulating around the box .
He made such a big difference and now it is going to be impossible for Lucien Favre to keep him out of the team .
In Germany , for some reason , we do n't consider this a proper hat-trick .
It needs to be in one half but also nobody scoring in between .
We are so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hat-trick .
Haaland does n't care .
I saw him going off with the match ball .
He 'll consider it a hat-trick but somebody has to then tell him 'actually , you know what , it 's not officially a hat-trick ' .
I do n't think it 's an issue for him to worry about .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
If anyone thought Erling Braut Haaland's move to Borussia Dortmund would signal a tempering of his goalscoring exploits, the Norwegian proved them emphatically wrong on Saturday with a stunning 23-minute debut hat-trick.
The 19-year-old joined Dortmund for £17.1m last month, after netting 28 goals in 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg this season - a tally that included five hat-tricks.
He made that six courtesy of the perfect introduction to his new club and league.
Having come off the bench on 56 minutes, with Dortmund trailing 3-1, he scored just three minutes later, before England winger Jadon Sancho levelled the match at 3-3.
Haaland then put Dortmund ahead for the first time with 18 minutes left when he tapped home after Thorgan Hazard got in behind the Augsburg defence and completed his treble when captain Marco Reus played him into the area, slamming the ball home to make it 5-3.
"I am pretty relaxed about it, I don't really know why," the son of former Leeds, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City player Alf-Inge Haaland told reporters after his stunning Bundesliga bow.
"I'm at a fantastic club with great team-mates and good people around me. I came here to score goals and it was a good debut for me."
Haaland, who had been a reported transfer target for Juventus and Manchester United, scored eight goals in this season's Champions League group stage, the second most in the competition.
Augsburg had led 2-0 through goals from Florian Niederlechner and Marco Richter.
After Julian Brandt pulled one back for Dortmund, Niederlechner scored his second on 55 minutes before Haaland's introduction.
Victory in the first game back after the winter break lifts Dortmund to fourth in the Bundesliga.
Leaders RB Leipzig extended their advantage to five points with a 3-1 victory against Union Berlin, after second placed Borussia Monchengladbach lost 2-0 to Schalke on Friday.
Not a proper hat-trick?!
German football expert Raphael Honigstein, speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live:
Dortmund have been playing without that kind of a striker for a couple of years now. One of the reasons supporters and people within the club have given for the lack of success - not winning a trophy - is perhaps the lack of a goalscorer, a number nine that they've not had since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left.
He changes the dynamic. Suddenly you have someone making the runs into the box, going into the channels. You don't have all these false nines circulating around the box.
He made such a big difference and now it is going to be impossible for Lucien Favre to keep him out of the team.
In Germany, for some reason, we don't consider this a proper hat-trick. It needs to be in one half but also nobody scoring in between. We are so German we don't consider it a hat-trick.
Haaland doesn't care. I saw him going off with the match ball. He'll consider it a hat-trick but somebody has to then tell him 'actually, you know what, it's not officially a hat-trick'. I don't think it's an issue for him to worry about.


bbc--2020-01-18--English champions Saracens to be relegated for salary cap breaches

Reigning champions Saracens will be relegated from rugby union 's top flight at the end of this season following persistent salary cap breaches , Premiership Rugby have confirmed .
Sarries had already been deducted 35 points for the current Premiership campaign and fined £5.4m for three seasons ' spending above the cap .
Proof of immediate cap compliance was required to avoid further sanctions .
The club will finish this season before entering the Championship for 2020-21 .
• Saracens Q & A : Why are Saracens being relegated and what happens next ?
• Stars can still play for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prepared to take strong action to enforce the regulations governing fair competition between our clubs , '' chief executive Darren Childs said .
`` At the conclusion of dialogue with Saracens about their compliance with the Salary Cap Regulations , it has been decided that Saracens will be relegated at the end of this season .
`` At the same time as enforcing the existing regulations , we want to ensure a level playing field for all clubs in the future , which is why we have asked Lord Myners to carry out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
In the past five years Saracens have dominated both domestically and in Europe , winning four Premiership titles and three European crowns .
This decision also means that should the club successfully retain its European Champions Cup crown , they would not be permitted to defend the title next season .
Their cup campaign continues on Sunday , when they welcome Pool Four leaders Racing 92 to Allianz Park , hoping to better Munster 's result and qualify for the knockout phase .
Neil Golding , who took over from Nigel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : `` I acknowledge the club has made errors in the past and we unreservedly apologise for those mistakes .
`` I and the rest of the board are committed to overseeing stringent new governance measures to ensure regulatory compliance going forward . ''
Premiership Rugby introduced the salary cap in 1999 to ensure the financial viability of all clubs and the competition .
'They had two choices - they took relegation' Although Saracens ' relegation is the punishment some clubs were seeking , there is still a sense of dissatisfaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Exeter Chiefs were beaten by Sarries two years in succession in the Premiership 's showpiece final , and their chief executive Tony Rowe is still bitter about how long it has taken the game 's authorities to take firm action .
`` They 've taken relegation , '' Rowe told BBC Radio Devon following the news .
`` Let 's be very honest about this before people have sympathy with Saracens .
`` They had two choices : they could either open up their books so that Premiership Rugby could do a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on , or they could take relegation .
So it was their choice not to open up their books .
`` Premiership Rugby - all the chairmen - we just want to move on .
It was their opportunity to open up everything to the salary cap people , or take relegation .
They have decided to take relegation . ''
He added : `` We just want to move on .
They have cheated .
And I 'm just a bit upset it has taken so long to do this .
At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team each week largely from the squad they had last year which is still in breach of the salary cap .
They have been asked by the rest of the Premiership clubs to reduce that ( the squad ) back as well .
`` Everybody has had their suspicions for a long time .
Five years ago they were hauled over the coals for similar offences .
We just want a level playing field .
Every club just wants the same opportunity and chances and let 's hope we get back to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed to keep their titles , he replied : `` I 'm not sure about that .
There is still some more to come out and I 'm not privy to talk about that at the moment . ''
The move calls into question the futures of the club 's international stars , such as England players Owen Farrell , Mako Vunipola and Maro Itoje , given the need to trim the wage bill and the fact the club will no longer be competing in elite competition , both domestically and continentally .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that players operating in the Championship will be eligible for England duty , financial constraints could make it difficult for the club to retain the services of their elite personnel .
One issue the players themselves may find is that potential suitors among other clubs have already put much of their recruitment for next season in place and already spent a large extent of their cap .
The other concern is that a move to France 's Top 14 , a regular destination for top-level southern hemisphere talent and rugby league converts from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a potentially lucrative option .
Such a move would guarantee elite-level competition but would also rule out international representative rugby as the RFU will only select home-based talent .
Thus far , Scarlets-bound full-back Liam Williams is the only confirmed departure from the club , and the Wales international was due to end his contract at Saracens at the end of the season in any event .
This is an extraordinary story - the biggest in English club rugby history - as the Saracens dynasty dramatically crumbles .
Who knows what would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a different approach back in November , when they met the initial punishment with indignation rather than contrition - a stance that infuriated their rivals .
But with the club still breaching the cap in January , Saracens and Premiership Rugby have come to what appears to be a negotiated settlement , with the club accepting relegation .
However , while there is finally confirmation of their fate , the questions still come thick and fast : namely , what on earth happens to this star-studded squad between now and next season ?

Saracens have won four of the last five Premiership titles
Reigning champions Saracens will be relegated from rugby union's top flight at the end of this season following persistent salary cap breaches, Premiership Rugby has confirmed.
Sarries had already been deducted 35 points for the current Premiership campaign and fined £5.4m for three seasons' spending above the cap.
Proof of immediate cap compliance was required to avoid further sanctions.
Saracens "accept" the relegation and "apologise for the mistakes made".
In a statement, the club added: "Our goal is to rebuild confidence and trust. We have accepted the unprecedented measure of automatic relegation from the Premiership at the end of the 2019-2020 season.
"The board must embody the values of the club, learn from its mistakes so the club can come back stronger.
"It is in the wider interests of the Premiership and English rugby to take this decisive step, to ensure everybody is able once again to focus on the game of rugby, which we all love."
Saracens will finish this season before entering the Championship for 2020-21.
"Premiership Rugby is prepared to take strong action to enforce the regulations governing fair competition between our clubs," chief executive Darren Childs said.
"At the conclusion of dialogue with Saracens about their compliance with the Salary Cap Regulations, it has been decided that Saracens will be relegated at the end of this season.
"At the same time as enforcing the existing regulations, we want to ensure a level playing field for all clubs in the future, which is why we have asked Lord Myners to carry out an independently-led review of the salary cap."
In the past five years Saracens have dominated both domestically and in Europe, winning four Premiership titles and three European crowns.
This decision also means that should the club successfully retain its European Champions Cup crown, they would not be permitted to defend the title next season.
Their cup campaign continues on Sunday, when they welcome Pool Four leaders Racing 92 to Allianz Park, hoping to better Munster's result and qualify for the knockout phase.
Neil Golding, who took over from Nigel Wray as Saracens chairman earlier this month, said: "I acknowledge the club has made errors in the past and we unreservedly apologise for those mistakes.
"I and the rest of the board are committed to overseeing stringent new governance measures to ensure regulatory compliance going forward."
Premiership Rugby introduced the salary cap in 1999 to ensure the financial viability of all clubs and the competition.
'They had two choices - they took relegation'
Exeter's frustrations were highlighted by back-to-back Twickenham defeats by Saracens
Although Saracens' relegation is the punishment some clubs were seeking, there is still a sense of dissatisfaction with the outcome among their fiercest critics.
Exeter Chiefs were beaten by Sarries two years in succession in the Premiership's showpiece final, and their chief executive Tony Rowe is still bitter about how long it has taken the game's authorities to take firm action.
"They've taken relegation," Rowe told BBC Radio Devon following the news. "Let's be very honest about this before people have sympathy with Saracens.
"They had two choices: they could either open up their books so that Premiership Rugby could do a forensic audit of exactly what has gone on, or they could take relegation. So it was their choice not to open up their books.
"Premiership Rugby - all the chairmen - we just want to move on. It was their opportunity to open up everything to the salary cap people, or take relegation. They have decided to take relegation."
He added: "We just want to move on. They have cheated. And I'm just a bit upset it has taken so long to do this. At the moment they are still picking their team each week largely from the squad they had last year which is still in breach of the salary cap. They have been asked by the rest of the Premiership clubs to reduce that (the squad) back as well.
"Everybody has had their suspicions for a long time. Five years ago they were hauled over the coals for similar offences. We just want a level playing field. Every club just wants the same opportunity and chances and let's hope we get back to that."
Asked whether Saracens should be allowed to keep their titles, he replied: "I'm not sure about that. There is still some more to come out and I'm not privy to talk about that at the moment."
Dilemma for star names
The move calls into question the futures of the club's international stars, such as England players Owen Farrell, Mako Vunipola and Maro Itoje, given the need to trim the wage bill and the fact the club will no longer be competing in elite competition, both domestically and continentally.
While the Rugby Football Union have confirmed that players operating in the Championship will be eligible for England duty, financial constraints could make it difficult for the club to retain the services of their elite personnel.
One issue the players themselves may find is that potential suitors among other clubs have already put much of their recruitment for next season in place and already spent a large extent of their cap.
The other concern is that a move to France's Top 14, a regular destination for top-level southern hemisphere talent and rugby league converts from the Australasian National Rugby League, may be a potentially lucrative option.
Such a move would guarantee elite-level competition but would also rule out international representative rugby as the RFU will only select home-based talent.
Thus far, Scarlets-bound full-back Liam Williams is the only confirmed departure from the club, and the Wales international was due to end his contract at Saracens at the end of the season in any event.
Analysis
BBC Rugby Union correspondent Chris Jones
This is an extraordinary story - the biggest in English club rugby history - as the Saracens dynasty dramatically crumbles.
Who knows what would have happened if the club had taken a different approach back in November, when they met the initial punishment with indignation rather than contrition - a stance that infuriated their rivals.
But with the club still breaching the cap in January, Saracens and Premiership Rugby have come to what appears to be a negotiated settlement, with the club accepting relegation.
However, while there is finally confirmation of their fate, the questions still come thick and fast: namely, what on earth happens to this star-studded squad between now and next season?


bbc--2020-01-18--It was 'time to pull my finger out' - Bess reflects on England five-wicket haul

England 's Dom Bess said he felt it was `` time to pull my finger out '' before he took five wickets on the third day of the third Test against South Africa .
The off-spinner claimed 5-51 to help reduce the home side to 208-6 , 291 runs adrift of the tourists .
`` Contributing is key for me , knowing my worth in the side , '' he told the Test Match Special podcast .
`` It 's a weight off the shoulders to know the lads know I can do it - [ that ] I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bess was not in the original tour party but was called up after illness hit the England squad before and during the first Test .
• TMS podcast : England still in charge on rain-affected day The 22-year-old impressed enough in the nets to become first choice and responded by becoming the youngest England spinner to take five wickets in a Test innings since 1968 .
He joins a growing list of young players to have impressed in South Africa .
Both Dom Sibley , 24 , and 22-year-old Ollie Pope have made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was thinking it 's my turn , '' added Bess .
`` It 's nice to know that I 'm not just a replacement .
`` Since I walked into the dressing room , the lads have been perfect .
That 's another key factor in why the youngsters are doing so well , because we feel some comfortable in that environment . ''
Bess played two Tests for England in 2018 , but since then the Somerset man has had to spent time on loan at Yorkshire in order to play first-team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season , he was granted a break from the game by his county , then attended an England spin-bowling camp in India , where he was coached by former Sri Lanka international Rangana Herath .
`` I 've done a lot , '' said Bess , speaking of his time away from the Test side .
`` I 've had a lot of conversations with Somerset and the ECB ( England and Wales Cricket Board ) .
`` The big thing was to get my confidence back , building strength in my action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as hard as you can contribute to days like this . ''

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Dom Bess made his England debut against Pakistan in 2018
England's Dom Bess said he felt it was "time to pull my finger out" before he took five wickets on the third day of the third Test against South Africa.
The off-spinner claimed 5-51 to help reduce the home side to 208-6, 291 runs adrift of the tourists.
"Contributing is key for me, knowing my worth in the side," he told the Test Match Special podcast.
"It's a weight off the shoulders to know the lads know I can do it - [that] I'm able to hold that role."
Bess was not in the original tour party but was called up after illness hit the England squad before and during the first Test.
The 22-year-old impressed enough in the nets to become first choice and responded by becoming the youngest England spinner to take five wickets in a Test innings since 1968.
He joins a growing list of young players to have impressed in South Africa.
Both Dom Sibley, 24, and 22-year-old Ollie Pope have made their maiden Test centuries.
"I was thinking it's my turn," added Bess. "It's nice to know that I'm not just a replacement.
"Since I walked into the dressing room, the lads have been perfect. That's another key factor in why the youngsters are doing so well, because we feel some comfortable in that environment."
Bess played two Tests for England in 2018, but since then the Somerset man has had to spent time on loan at Yorkshire in order to play first-team cricket.
At the end of last season, he was granted a break from the game by his county, then attended an England spin-bowling camp in India, where he was coached by former Sri Lanka international Rangana Herath.
"I've done a lot," said Bess, speaking of his time away from the Test side. "I've had a lot of conversations with Somerset and the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board).
"The big thing was to get my confidence back, building strength in my action. All those days where you work as hard as you can contribute to days like this."


bbc--2020-01-19--Harry and Meghan to drop royal titles

Harry and Meghan to drop royal titles

Prince Harry and Meghan will no longer use their HRH titles and will not receive public funds for royal duties , Buckingham Palace has announced .
The couple will also no longer formally represent the Queen .
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex intend to repay £2.4m of taxpayer money for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage , which will remain their UK family home , the statement added .
The new arrangement comes into effect in spring this year , the palace said .
The statement comes after the Queen held talks with the couple on Monday about their future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to `` step back '' as senior royals and divide their time between the UK and Canada .
• Queen 's statement on Harry and Meghan in full • Harry and Meghan : What will happen next ?
The Queen said following `` many months of conversations and more recent discussions '' she was `` pleased that together we have found a constructive and supportive way forward for my grandson and his family '' .
`` Harry , Meghan and Archie will always be much loved members of my family , '' the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their `` dedicated work '' , adding that she was `` particularly proud of how Meghan has so quickly become one of the family . ''
In a separate statement , Buckingham Palace said : `` The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family . ''
HRH , an abbreviation of His/Her Royal Highness , is used as part of the title of some members of the royal family .
BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph told BBC Radio 5 Live : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they wanted , they talked about forging this progressive role within the Royal Family , about stepping back from royal duties .
This is n't stepping back , it 's stepping away entirely . ''
She said the question that will `` hang over them '' for the next year is what their commercial life will look like .
`` This will be a test of the integrity of Harry and Meghan , '' she said .
As well as repaying the cost of refurbishing Frogmore Cottage , the couple will pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property .
Buckingham Palace said the duke and duchess understood they were required to withdraw from royal duties , including official military appointments .
`` While they can no longer formally represent the Queen , the Sussexes have made clear that everything they do will continue to uphold the values of Her Majesty , '' it said .
The statement added that the pair would continue to maintain their private patronages and associations .
The Rugby Football League said it was `` delighted '' to continue to have the duke as patron , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Map Ives , director and founder of Rhino Conservation Botswana , said he had already been told by an official in Harry 's office that the duke `` wants to continue '' his patronage of the organisation .
`` If anything our relationship should get stronger , '' Mr Ives said .
There has been much speculation on who will provide security arrangements for the couple and how much it will cost , but the palace said it would not comment on such matters .
Harry and Meghan 's new website , sussexroyal.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement to say : `` Information on the roles and work of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be updated on this website in due course . ''
• The party prince who carved his own path Earlier this month , Harry and Meghan said they wanted to create a `` progressive new role '' within the institution , where they would be financially independent and divide their time between the UK and North America .
Last year , they both spoke about the difficulties of royal life and media attention .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ would fall victim to `` the same powerful forces '' that led to his mother 's death .
'Harder to think of a much cleaner break' They will always be , the Queen writes , `` much loved members of my family '' .
But that 's about it .
No royal title , no royal duties , no military appointments , no tours , most of their time spent in Canada , no public money .
It is harder to think of a much cleaner break than this .
Harry and Meghan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they are effectively no longer royal .
The early talk was of a much more mixed life - one where perhaps Harry and Meghan continued with some royal duties , dividing their time equally between the UK and Canada .
But the contradictions and conflicts of interest were too many .
There are still lots of details to thrash out .
And the whole thing will be reviewed after a year .
But a new life awaits Harry and Meghan - celebrities , certainly , but a different kind of royalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future status remain unanswered , including what their tax and immigration status will be in the UK and Canada .
It is not yet known whether Meghan still intends to gain British citizenship , which would entail her spending a certain amount of time in the UK .
While the couple intend to divide their time between the UK and Canada , it is expected that they will spend the majority of their time in Canada .
Former press secretary to the Queen Dickie Arbiter said the new arrangement brings a crisis for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It 's a win-win situation .
It 's the best sort of deal that they could have come up with , without totally upsetting the apple cart - although Harry and Meghan made a pretty good job of that with their bombshell announcement , '' he said .
`` It 's a workable situation and it 's a situation that is going to be reviewed after a year which kind of indicates that the door might be just left ajar . ''
But Katie Nicholl , Vanity Fair royal correspondent , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ royal duties was a loss for the institution .
`` The Sussexes have won because they 've got what they want , which is independence from the Royal Family .
I do think the Royal Family will have lost out .
Harry and Meghan brought a very magical and unique brand to the Royal Family , '' she said .
She said that the agreement could also pave the way for younger royals , however .
`` Prince Charles wants a slimmed-down monarchy .
Maybe this is all in keeping with how the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this works , if it 's seen as a success , I think it could be a blueprint for future generations , '' she said .
One question that still needs to be resolved is the issue of their security bill when they are in Canada , said David McClure , an expert on royal finances .
He told BBC Breakfast that the overall royal security bill was estimated at more than £100m a year , and that one Canadian security company believed it would cost about £7m a year to protect Harry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
`` The Canadians are not keen on picking up the tab , so I 'm sure there will be quite heated discussions between the Canadian government and the British government as to who pays for it , '' he said .
If they plan to `` maximise the commercial opportunities '' , the Sussexes may come under pressure to contribute to that cost , Mr McClure added .
Meghan and Harry have already begun a transition phase of living in Canada and the UK .
The move was agreed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Duke of Cambridge .
The duchess is in the Commonwealth country with son Archie , where the Sussexes spent six weeks over the festive period .
On Tuesday she visited a charity in Vancouver which campaigns for teenage girls living in poverty .
On Thursday , the Duke of Sussex hosted the Rugby League World Cup draw at Buckingham Palace - his first public event since he and his wife said they would step back from royal life .

She said the question that will "hang over them" for the next year is what their commercial life will look like. "This will be a test of the integrity of Harry and Meghan," she said.


bbc--2020-01-19--Trump impeachment: Legal team says charges 'brazen and unlawful'

US President Donald Trump 's legal team has issued its first formal response to the impeachment charges against him , describing them as a `` dangerous attack '' on democracy .
The document said the impeachment articles failed to allege any crime and were a `` brazen '' attempt to interfere with the 2020 presidential elections .
The response came as the Democrats filed their brief for the proceedings .
Opening statements in the trial will begin next week .
Mr Trump is only the third US president in history to face an impeachment trial .
He is accused of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He has denied wrongdoing and branded the case against him as a `` hoax '' .
• Trump impeachment trial : All you need to know The House of Representatives , controlled by the Democrats , impeached the president last month .
The Senate , controlled by Mr Trump 's Republican Party , will decide whether to convict and remove him from office .
A two-thirds majority of 67 votes in the 100-seat Senate is required to convict and oust Mr Trump .
But because there are only 47 Democrats ( and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ widely expected to be cleared .
In their brief filed earlier on Saturday , House Democrats laid out their arguments for why Mr Trump should be removed from office .
They said the president had `` abandoned his oath to faithfully execute the laws and betrayed his public trust '' , and called his conduct the `` worst nightmare '' of the country 's founding fathers .
What did Trump 's lawyers say ?
The six-page response outlines the defence the president 's legal team expects to use in the upcoming impeachment trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House counsel Pat Cipollone and Mr Trump 's personal lawyer Jay Sekulow , said they were challenging the impeachment on both procedural and constitutional grounds , claiming that the president did nothing wrong and had not been treated fairly .
Their filing said the articles of impeachment submitted by House Democrats were a `` dangerous attack on the right of the American people to freely choose their president . ''
`` This is a brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election and interfere with the 2020 election , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Mr Trump and his legal team said the impeachment charges failed to allege `` any crime or violation of law '' and were `` the result of a lawless process that violated basic due process and fundamental fairness '' .
The lawyers said Mr Trump `` categorically and unequivocally '' denies all allegations .
The filing on Saturday came a day after Mr Trump finalised his defence team , which includes special prosecutors from former President Bill Clinton 's impeachment .
What did the Democrats say ?
In their own 111-page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the case against Mr Trump summarised arguments made during weeks of testimony in the impeachment investigation last year .
They said the president should be convicted and removed from office `` to avoid serious and long term damage to our democratic values and the nation 's security . ''
`` The case against the president of the United States is simple , the facts are indisputable , and the evidence is overwhelming , '' they said .
`` The only remaining question is whether the members of the Senate will accept and carry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Framers of our Constitution and their constitutional Oaths , '' they added .
What exactly is Trump accused of doing ?
President Trump is accused of pressuring Ukraine to dig up damaging information on one of his main Democratic challengers for the presidency in 2020 , Joe Biden , and his son Hunter .
Hunter worked for a Ukrainian company when Joe Biden was US vice-president .
The president is accused of dangling two things as bargaining chips to Ukraine - withholding $ 400m of military aid to Ukraine that had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House meeting for Ukraine 's president .
Democrats say this amounts to an abuse of presidential power .
Mr Trump is also accused of obstructing Congress by refusing to co-operate with the congressional inquiry .
The US president was impeached last month , opening the way for a Senate trial .
In the unlikely event of Mr Trump being found guilty , he would be removed from office and Vice-President Mike Pence would be sworn in as president .
A simple majority of senators - 51 - could also vote to end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know more ?
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Mr Trump is only the third US president in history to face an impeachment trial. He is accused of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. He has denied wrongdoing and branded the case against him as a "hoax".


bbc--2020-01-19--Australia fires: Victoria braces for severe storms

Forecasters have warned of severe storms in Australia 's fire-hit state of Victoria , which could lead to flooding .
Recent heavy rains have dampened many of the country 's bushfires , but also led to power cuts and road closures .
The fires , which began in September , have claimed at least 28 lives , destroyed thousands of homes and scorched millions of acres of land .
As wet weather helped to ease the crisis , the government announced a major package to aid tourism recovery .
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government would channel some A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) from the national bushfire recovery fund into the industry .
• How the world has responded to Australia 's fires • Are most fires in Australia caused by arson ?
He described the package on Sunday as an `` urgent injection '' of funds for affected businesses , and said tourism in the country was facing `` its biggest challenge in living memory '' .
The Australian Tourism Industry Council told Reuters news agency that damages to the industry were approaching A $ 1 billion .
The Australian Tourism Export Council told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may go above A $ 4.5 billion by the end of the year .
The Bureau of Meteorology in Victoria issued severe thunderstorm warnings for parts of the state on Sunday , saying damaging winds and heavy rainfall were expected .
It said storms and widespread rainfall were forecast in the state for the next three days .
One forecaster from the bureau said the state was `` about to see its wettest two-day period in many , many months '' , according to ABC News .
At least 14 fires were still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In NSW , where 69 fires were burning on Sunday , forecasters said widespread heavy rainfall in the north of the state would ease , as it withdrew flood warnings for the Bellinger and Orara rivers .
Officials in Queensland urged people to `` exercise caution '' on Gold Coast beaches , where `` large water movement and significant debris '' were expected after heavy rainfall on Saturday .

The Australian Tourism Industry Council told Reuters news agency that damages to the industry were approaching A$1 billion. The Australian Tourism Export Council told the Australian Financial Review that the losses may go above A$4.5 billion by the end of the year.


bbc--2020-01-19--Facebook blames 'technical issue' for offensive Xi Jinping translation

Facebook has apologised for translating Chinese President Xi Jinping 's name from Burmese to English into an obscenity on its platform .
The translation gaffe came to light on the second day of Mr Xi 's state visit to Myanmar .
In Burmese Facebook posts about their meeting , Mr Xi 's name in English was translated erroneously .
His name appeared as `` Mr Shithole '' in Facebook posts shared on the official accounts of Ms Suu Kyi and her office .
Facebook addressed the mishap in a statement on Saturday , blaming a `` technical issue '' for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ technical issue that caused incorrect translations from Burmese to English on Facebook , '' said Andy Stone , a spokesman for Facebook .
`` This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it does n't happen again . ''
Burmese is the official language in Myanmar , where it is spoken by two-thirds of the population .
Facebook admitted that Mr Xi 's name had not been inputted into the database that translates Burmese into English .
In instances where data for a word is missing , Facebook 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ syllables to replace it , the company said .
Translation tests of similar words that start with `` xi '' and `` shi '' in Burmese also produced `` shithole '' , it added .
`` We are aware of an issue regarding Burmese to English translations on Facebook , and we 're doing everything we can to fix this as quickly as possible , '' Mr Stone added in the statement .
As of Sunday morning , the English translation function did not appear to be working on the Burmese posts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyi and the Myanmar government .
There were reports that coverage of the gaffe was censored in China , where the flow of information is controlled by the government .
In Myanmar , President Xi has sought to strengthen political and economic ties with the country .
During the two-day trip , lucrative infrastructure deals were jointly signed by Mr Xi and Ms Suu Kyi , a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the State Counsellor of Myanmar .
The trip comes a month after Ms Suu Kyi was accused of `` silence '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Myanmar at the International Court of Justice .

"We are aware of an issue regarding Burmese to English translations on Facebook, and we're doing everything we can to fix this as quickly as possible," Mr Stone added in the statement.