Ukraine

A well-known Russian opposition politician who was held in police custody for two days last week in a criminal investigation says he has left the country for Ukraine.

As expected, the suspects did not appear for trial.

If true, Parnas' account undercuts a key Republican defense of Trump during the impeachment investigation.

Ukraine says it also is investigating reports that Russian hackers gained access to computers of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma.

The budget office said it disagrees with the conclusion and that the hold on aid was appropriate.

The crash came just a few hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack against Iraqi military bases housing U.S. troops.

Getting answers from Iran may prove difficult as Canada closed its embassy in Iran in 2012 and suspended diplomatic relations.

Trump's impeachment on charges of abuse of office and obstruction of Congress hinges on his policy toward Ukraine.

Both articles were expected to be approved in a largely party-line vote, setting up a trial in the U.S. Senate next month.

Prosecutors' interest in interviewing gas company executives suggests they're conducting a broad review of those dealings.