The evening before the vote to hand over the two impeachment charges against President Trump to the Senate, the Democrats received additional incriminating evidence in the Ukraine affair. The Democrats in the US House of Representatives say they have further incriminating evidence of the upcoming impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump in the Senate. … Read more
It should be the symbol of his austerity: Mexico’s president announced in 2018 that he would sell the luxurious presidential machine. However, since there is no buyer, Mexico has to pay a lot of money. Mexico’s President Andres Manuel López Obrador encounters an unexpected problem with his austerity program. Even after 13 months, there is … Read more
One could easily get the impression that the hype about Bitcoin is over. But that’s not true. The digital currency has reached the mainstream in the financial market – more and more trading options are opening up for investors. By Marc Stephan, boerse.ARD.de All major cryptocurrencies have one thing in common: large exchange rate fluctuations. … Read more
CSU leader Söder’s suggestion that the federal government staff be replaced has caused surprisingly little irritation among the federal ministers of the party in Seeon. Approval also came from the CDU. By Anja Günther, ARD Capital Studio Total frustration with the CSU federal ministers? Anyone who had expected this after a change of cabinet after … Read more
Venezuelan opposition leader Guaidó wanted to be confirmed as President of the Parliament. But the election ended in a farce, and one of his rivals quickly became the head of the panel. By Stephan Ozsváth, ARD Studio Mexico City This image goes around the world, distributed via the online service Twitter. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó … Read more
The electric car maker Tesla made a final sprint in the fourth quarter – and thus just barely reached its annual target. In 2019, the company delivered 367,500 cars – and thus increased significantly. Electric car manufacturer Tesla reached its sales targets in 2019 – to the surprise of experts. The Silicon Valley company delivered … Read more
The new government in Austria made up of ÖVP and the Greens promises consistent climate protection and tax cuts. They also wanted to protect the borders. “The best of both worlds,” promises ÖVP boss Kurz. After their agreement on a common alliance, ÖVP boss and ex-chancellor Sebastian Kurz and the Greens chairman Werner Kogler presented … Read more
At the beginning of the new decade, Chancellor Merkel called for courage, confidence and new thinking. Whether digitalization or climate policy – the strength is needed to leave familiar paths. By Angela Ulrich, ARD Capital Studio It is this message that runs through Merkel’s New Year’s speech: the call to courage and confidence, to trust … Read more
With an offer to UFO, Lufthansa still wanted to avert the announced strike over the turn of the year: but the union declined. The first flights have now been canceled. Eurowings has canceled because of the announced strike by the flight attendants’ union UFOe. On Monday and Tuesday, 54 strikes, mainly from within Germany, are … Read more
After a strong start at the Darts World Cup in London it looked like the next sensation by the only woman in the starting field. Fallon Sherrock was beaten by Chris Dobey on lap three. In contrast, favorite Gerwyn Price did not show any embarrassment. Sherrock was ranked 22nd on Friday (12/27/2019) at Alexandra Palace … Read more