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Haiti's national police say a former justice official considered one of the main suspects in the killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 has been arrested
2023-10-20 10:19

Biden laughs off idea of Trump pardon after DeSantis pledges to consider it
President Joe Biden on Monday scoffed at the idea of granting his predecessor, former president Donald Trump, a pardon absolving him of any crimes he may have committed during or after his presidency. Mr Biden was asked if he’d consider a reprieve for Mr Trump as he departed the White House en route to his Delaware home on Monday, the day before the eighth anniversary of his late son Beau Biden’s death. Asked whether he’d heard that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he’d pardon the disgraced ex-president — and if he’d consider doing so himself, the president flashed a smile and chuckled as he turned towards the South Lawn and his flight aboard Marine One. During his 2020 campaign for the presidency against Mr Trump, Mr Biden was asked if he’d commit to not following the example of the late Gerald Ford, who famously awarded his disgraced predecessor, Richard Nixon, “a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States” committed between the start of his aborted second term and his August 1974 resignation, if the same issue might arise with Mr Trump. The question about pardoning his then-opponent came during a Covid-era virtual town hall hosted by MSNBC in May 2015. The then-former Vice President replied: “Absolutely, yes. I commit”. He added that the question of whether to prosecute Mr Trump was “hands-off completely” because, in his view, the attorney general of the United States is “the people’s lawyer” and not “the president’s lawyer”. Mr Trump has already been indicted by a New York grand jury on more than 30 counts of falsifying business records, but US presidents cannot grant any pardons or reprieves for crimes prosecuted by state or local prosecutors. The twice-impeached former president could face federal charges as a result of two investigations being supervised by a Department of Justice Special Counsel, Jack Smith. Mr Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor, was appointed in November by Attorney General Merrick Garland shortly after Mr Trump declared his candidacy in next year’s presidential election, He is currently overseeing an investigation into Mr Trump’s alleged unlawful retention of national defence information at his Palm Beach, Florida home, and his alleged obstruction of that investigation, and has reportedly wrapped up questioning of witnesses before a Washington DC grand jury. Mr Smith is also looking into the ex-president’s role in fomenting the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, which came as Mr Trump pushed to remain in office despite losing the 2020 election to Mr Biden. Read More Ron DeSantis says he will consider pardon for Trump if elected Biden says he congratulated Turkey’s Erdogan in phone call Biden invokes late son Beau’s memory as he pays tribute to fallen US soldiers UK condemns ‘appalling’ Ugandan anti-gay legislation Beau Biden: The story of Joe Biden’s late son Biden marks Memorial Day nearly 2 years after ending America's longest war, lauds troops' sacrifice
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South Korea sues rival North Korea for blowing up joint liaison office in 2020
South Korea has filed a $35 million damage suit against North Korea for blowing up a joint liaison office just north of their border in 2020, which highlighted a revival of tensions between the rivals following the collapse of larger nuclear talks between the U.S. and North Korea
2023-06-14 16:46

Richard Gere, 73, is the ‘happiest man in the universe’ with Alejandra Silva despite age difference of 33
Alenjandra Silva said her 'life has changed' after converting to Buddhism when she married Richard Gere
2023-05-16 17:49

Does Rex Heuermann have any visitors in jail? Gilgo Beach murders suspect reportedly 'very comfortable' in his cell
Rex Heuermann, the prime suspect for the Gilgo Beach murders, is said to have informed guards that he will be 'extremely compliant' while in jail
2023-07-21 16:21

Officials: UN chief 'shocked' by letter from Sudan's military ruler demanding removal of UN envoy
Sudanese and U.N. officials say the United Nations secretary-general was “shocked” by a letter from Sudan’s army chief demanding the removal of the U.N. envoy to the country
2023-05-27 21:17

Assimi Goïta: President gets sweeping powers in new Mali constitution
Opponents call it a "plot on democracy" and say the referendum result should be annulled.
2023-07-23 18:15

3 men of Palestinian descent attending a holiday gathering shot, injured near University of Vermont
Police say three young men of Palestinian descent who were attending a Thanksgiving holiday gathering were shot and injured near the University of Vermont campus
2023-11-27 12:19

Powell and Central Bankers See More Tightening as Economies Withstand Hikes
The global economy and inflation have so far proved surprisingly resilient to a barrage of interest-rate increases, prompting
2023-06-29 06:58

Pakistan investigates claims that porter was left to die during Norwegian climber's K2 record quest
A Pakistani mountaineer says an investigation has been launched into the death of a Pakistani porter near the peak of the world’s most treacherous mountain
2023-08-12 21:54

How old is Kevin Hart? Comedian ends up in wheelchair while doing ‘young man stuff’ with ex-Patriots player Stevan Ridley
Kevin Hart posted a video where he explained how he tore his adductor muscles and injured his lower abdomen in an attempt to race Stevan Ridley
2023-08-24 12:47

MrBeast transitions from $10M pro athlete attire to $200K astronaut suit in upcoming video, Internet says 'leaving Hollywood in dust'
MrBeast takes up various job roles in his upcoming video and the teaser has left fans awestruck
2023-11-25 18:51
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