Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2020

Senators cast their votes on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power. U.S. Senate TV/Handout via Reuters

Todd Ruger, Roll Call: Out of the impeachment, into the fallout

The trial ended Wednesday with acquittal, but investigations and court fights continue

The acquittal of President Donald Trump ended his impeachment trial Wednesday the way it always appeared it would, but the battle’s lasting fallout is just beginning for congressional power, the nation’s political landscape and ongoing legal fights between Trump and House Democrats.

The Senate voted 48-52 to reject the House’s abuse of power charge and 47-53 to reject the obstruction of Congress charge.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2020

Four takeaways from Trump impeachment trial -- AFP

End of impeachment trial to leave deep scars in Senate -- Alexander Bolton, The Hill

Trump impeachment trial: What acquittal means for 2020 election -- Anthony Zurcher, BBC

From sex scandals to impeachment: the unsinkable Donald Trump -- AFP

How dangerous is the new coronavirus? -- Al Jazeera

Did China's authoritarianism actually help the coronavirus spread? -- Fabian Kretschmer, DW

Will coronavirus make markets take a 'black swan' dive? -- Larry Elliott, The Guardian

The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it? -- AFP

Kashmiris feel 'alienated' 6 months after India 'annexation' -- Rifat Fareed, DW

In Poland, Macron Stands Behind His Moscow Policy -- Rym Montaz, Politico EU

Kim Jong Un Finds Himself in a Bind of His Own Making -- Artyom Lukin, Stratfor

Venezuela crisis: How the political situation escalated -- BBC

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