Ex-US President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton to testify in Epstein probe
Al Jazeera
The Clintons agree to testify in congressional probe of high-society sex offender Jeffrey Epstein amid contempt threat.
Former United States President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee, will testify in a congressional investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson for the ex-president said.
The decision by the Clintons announced on Monday could head off a planned vote in the Republican-led House of Representatives to hold the high-profile Democratic Party veterans in contempt for refusing to appear before lawmakers, which could lead to criminal charges.
“The former President and former Secretary of State will be there. They look forward to setting a precedent that applies to everyone,” the Clintons’ deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, said in a post on social media.
Urena posted the announcement above a House Oversight Committee statement from earlier on Monday that accused the Clintons of “defying lawful subpoenas” and of “trying to dodge contempt by requesting special treatment”.
“The Clintons are not above the law,” the Oversight Committee said.
Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday.
Tehran threatens to reduce US-linked oil facilities to ‘pile of ashes’ if oil structures on the island are attacked.
State media outlet Press TV says one woman was killed from shrapnel as a result of a US-Israeli airstrike.
Qatari official denies political motives for decision to halt LNG production following Iranian strikes.
Israel targets centre of Lebanese capital in escalation of military campaign that has killed nearly 700 people.
The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a defiant speech, pledging that Iran will keep fighting.
Missile alert alarms sound in Jerusalem as the Israeli military says it launches another round of ‘wide-scale’ strikes.
The attack appears to be another Israeli attempted assassination, outside areas traditionally targeted.
Qatar’s envoy to UN condemns Iranian drone, missile strikes across the Gulf as ‘clear violation of international law’.
UN humanitarian chief says mass displacement accelerating as Lebanon’s shelters are already overcrowded, lack resources.
The strike in a densely populated area appears to be another attempted assassination, with no information yet on target.
Lawmakers say the White House has not clearly explained why the US entered the conflict, or how long it may last.
The global rights group says erosion of health, safety in Gaza ‘a deliberate act of war targeting women and girls’.