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Bill Clinton: 'I saw nothing, I did nothing wrong'
Bill Clinton has told a Congressional committee that he was unaware of the crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Clinton said he saw nothing and did nothing wrong during his acquaintance with the late sex offender. Democrats have described the tone of the closed door hearing as civil, saying Mr…
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
Pakistani forces struck the Afghan capital, Kabul, and the provinces of Kandahar and Paktika, though the casualty count remains unclear. We speak with a former Pakistani brigadier general and hear from voices on the ground in Kabul. Also on the programme: an International Criminal Court judge whose life has been…
Hillary Clinton gives evidence to a Congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein
In a published opening statement, Mrs Clinton said she had no recollection of ever meeting Epstein and castigated the committee for failing to question people who did have dealings with him, including President Trump. Also on the programme: as Iran and the US resume nuclear talks in Geneva, Iranians fear…
Hillary Clinton to testify on Epstein ties
The former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, will testify in the congressional investigation into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Her husband, the former president, Bill Clinton, will testify on Friday. Also on the programme: a third round of talks between Iranian and American officials are being held in Geneva;…
US cuts health aid to Zimbabwe
The United States is ending its health programmes in Zimbabwe, including HIV treatment for one point two million people. The US embassy said Harare had pulled out of negotiations over a new health aid agreement which would have provided 367 million dollars over five years. The US has been renegotiating…
Trump's State of the Union address claims US in 'golden age'
US President Donald Trump makes the longest-ever State of the Union address, claiming America's enjoying a golden age. But will his message on the economy be enough to persuade voters worried about persistent high prices? Also in the programme: Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief has been arrested in connection with…
Ukrainians reflect on four years of war
It's officially four years since the war in Ukraine began. One of the striking things that has happened to mark it has been a united statement of encouragement for Ukraine from leaders of the G7 group of countries, including the US. We hear from a Ukrainian mother and son about…
Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky says Vladimir Putin 'has not achieved his goals' and Ukraine will do everything to achieve peace and justice, on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. European leaders are in Kyiv and commemorative events are being held across Ukraine. We hear from Ukrainians about how their…
Violence unleashed in Mexico after death of drug lord
Unrest has erupted in at least 20 states across Mexico, and thousands of troops have been deployed to maintain order after the country's most wanted cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - known as "El Mencho" - died after being captured on Sunday. Also on the programme: US and Iranian officials…
Zelensky: Russia has already started a Third World War
In a BBC interview, the Ukrainian president. Volodymyr Zelensky, has accused President Putin of trying to impose a different way of life on the world, warning that the Russian leader would "not stop" at Ukraine. Also on the programme: the International Criminal Court has opened hearings to decide if the…